Physician or APP | Internal Med | Per Diem

Legacy Community Health•Houston, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Adult Medicine Physician or APP is responsible for administering care to adult patients. Primary clinical responsibilities will include the evaluation, treatment, and management of patients, and requesting care for acute issues which may include also screening for all chronic diseases. Legacy Community Health is the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years. With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, Legacy continues to grow strategically and invest in its communities, innovating how care is delivered to connect communities to health. Legacy's mission, "Driving healthy change in our communities," guides everything they do, and team members are expected to embody core attributes: Approachable & Collaborative, Driven & Committed, and Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators.

Requirements

MD/DO: Medical Doctor with current licensure
MD/DO: Board certification (or Board eligible) required
Provider shall obtain, maintain, and participate in the Medicare and Medicaid Programs, workers ‘compensation, other federal and state reimbursement programs, and the payment plan of any commercial insurer, health maintenance organization, preferred provider organization, accountable health plan, and other health benefit program requested by Legacy.
Ability to meet Legacy Community Health’s EPIC proficiency requirements.
Demonstrated competency with an EHRS system
Excellent communication skills and customer service skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Above average organizational skills.
Strong typing and computer skills.
This job requires access to confidential and sensitive information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.
Must be able to manage multiple deadlines and decision-making responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a community healthcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

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