Physician (or APP) | Adult Med (Outpatient Primary Care)

Legacy Community Health•Houston, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and your community? At Legacy Community Health, we believe in treating every individual with dignity and compassion. As a Physician or APP in Adult Medicine, you’ll play a pivotal role in providing top-notch care to our diverse patient population while being part of a collaborative, mission-driven team. We’re more than just a healthcare provider—we’re a family, and we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for improving lives. Our clinic offers a welcoming environment where your expertise will be valued and your growth nurtured. This role is more than just a job—it’s a chance to leave a lasting impact on those who need it most. Role Highlights: As a Adult Medicine Physician, you’ll evaluate, treat, and manage patients, addressing both acute and chronic conditions with care and compassion. Work Environment: Thrive in a supportive, team-based atmosphere where collaboration and mentorship are prioritized. Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of professional development resources, including loan repayment programs, to grow your career and skillset. Community Impact: Be a vital part of our mission to provide accessible, comprehensive healthcare to underserved populations. Meaningful Work: Build relationships with patients and empower them to live healthier lives.

Requirements

MD/DO: Medical Doctor with current licensure
MD/DO: Board certification (or Board eligible) required
APP: Current license from the Texas Board of Nursing and completion of program at an accredited school or graduation from an accredited program as Physician Assistant and current Texas state licensure or eligibility for licensure
APP: Must have a minimum of 2 years of working experience as an NP/PA.
Participation in Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal/state reimbursement programs.
Ability to meet Legacy Community Health’s EPIC proficiency requirements.
Demonstrated competency with an EHRS system.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Above-average organizational skills.
Strong typing and computer skills.
Access to sensitive information requiring secure management and discretion.
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and complex decision-making.

Responsibilities

Administering care to adult patients.
Evaluation, treatment, and management of patients.
Requesting care for acute issues which may also include screening for all chronic diseases.
Supervising mid-level providers (Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants) involved in the care of adult patients.
Initiates an appropriate assessment of person health status, ranging from focused to comprehensive Identifying immediate needs which can be supported or the need for a referral for long term management.
Performs physical examinations, performing and documenting a health history as evidenced by chart review and ability for others to understand patient needs.
Consults with colleagues, specialists, and other health professionals as appropriate.
Orders pertinent diagnostic tests and procedures to support recommended therapy.
Supports obtaining or performs specimen collection for commonly performed blood, urine, and stool analyses and cultures.
Interprets health information and establishes diagnoses consistent with the accumulated data and formulates treatment plan, ensuring timely provision of necessary health care services.
Provides education and ensures understanding of members regarding the nature of the identified acute needs and further opportunities for evaluation and treatment.
Participates in the supervision of mid-level providers, including Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants.
Educates patients regarding health promotion and disease prevention.
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team to facilitate the ability to meet goals and objectives, around timely, efficient care and highly reliable customer service.
Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, specific job–related hazards.
Maintains work area and equipment in condition required by Legacy standards.
Follows Legacy’s exposure control plans/blood-borne and airborne pathogens.
Participates in routine environmental audits and communicates needs as appropriate.
Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of protective barrier equipment (Universal Precautions).
Assures a safe environment by instituting appropriate control measures.
Attends and completes annual required education programs.
Perform other duties as assigned

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
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