Physician | Family Medicine - Faculty (LPS)

Legacy Community Health•Pasadena, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you passionate about shaping the future of family medicine? At Legacy Community Health, we invite you to be a part of our warm and dedicated team as a Faculty Advisor for residents affiliated with the Houston Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program. Here, your role goes beyond traditional teaching; it's about making a meaningful impact in the community and nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals. POSITION SUMMARY: Serves as faculty advisor for residents who have clinic at Legacy, including meeting with residents quarterly, and completing or updating an Individual Learning Plan for each resident by December. This is a Legacy-employed position that supports the Houston Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program. The faculty position is 70% clinical practice, including the physician’s own continuity clinic as well as precepting (supervision and billing) of the family medicine residents. The remaining 30% administrative includes the program responsibilities listed in this job description. Role Highlights: Serve as a mentor and advisor to residents, helping them grow both professionally and personally. Work Environment: Collaborate with a diverse team committed to excellence in healthcare education. Growth Opportunities: Engage in continuous learning and development through our comprehensive programs. Impact: Play a crucial role in enhancing community healthcare and the lives of our patients. Team Collaboration: Work alongside passionate colleagues who are dedicated to making a difference every day. Mission-Driven: Be part of an organization that is focused on providing high-quality healthcare to all. At Legacy Community Health, we believe in fostering an environment where you can achieve a fulfilling work-life balance, all while pursuing your passion for teaching and healthcare.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited medical school (US or TMB-approved) is required.
American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) or American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine (AOBFM) certification is required.
Must have Texas Medical License.
Completion of 36-month Family Medicine Residency is required.
Excellent communication skills and customer service skills.
Ability to precept Prenatal care in clinic.
Ability to precept clinical encounters for patients of all ages.
Ability to precept the full scope of procedures done at the residency procedure clinic: large joint injections, various skin procedures, LARC insertion and removal, colposcopy, toenail removals.
Ability to interpret in-office EKG and Spirometry results.
Ability to complete encounter notes in a timely manner.
Must be able to manage multiple deadlines and decision-making responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual / Spanish fluency is preferred.

Responsibilities

Actively participate in residency recruitment, including reviewing ERAS applications, interviewing, and evaluating applicants.
Assist residents with Quality Improvement and PICO projects, participating in workshops and research days.
Precept residents in clinic and provide timely evaluations of their performance.
Meet regularly with advisees on programmatic remediation for academic or professionalism concerns.
Supervise resident procedures in clinic and confirm procedure logs.
Monitor resident advises desktop management in Epic and serves as a back-up for urgent needs.
Participate in virtual and in-person didactics, Journal Club, and Morbidity & Mortality presentations.
Develop and present lectures and workshops, overseeing curricular areas and updating documents as needed.
Act as Champion for key administrative roles and provide back-up on call coverage.
Engage in committees, meetings, and workshops, contributing to program improvement projects.
Demonstrate scholarly activity through presentations, publications, and committee leadership.

Benefits

Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
$0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
$0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance
Subsidized Gym Membership
And much more!
Paid Malpractice Insurance (Occurrence-Based)
CME Reimbursement + CME Time
Qualified FQHC Loan Repayment and other programs paying up to $180K
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) – Pays up to $50,000 for every 2 years of service at an FQHC
Texas Physician Education Loan Repayment Program (PELRP) – Pays up to $180,000
Access to dedicated onboarding and provider support for a smooth and successful start