Internal Medicine Physician

Clinical Medical Director (CMD)

Be part of a true legacy and enjoy a rewarding career by making a difference in the lives of so many patients at Legacy Community Health.

Job Description

• Serve as the clinical lead and direct supervisor for providers across primary care services, including Pediatrics, Adult Family Practice & Specialty, and OBGYN.
• Collaborate with the Site Director on schedule optimization and provider coverage to ensure optimal clinic operations.
• Champion professionalism and provider behavior, addressing any concerns in partnership with the service line medical director.
• Educate and support providers on new initiatives, ensuring successful implementation and tracking of productivity metrics.
• Analyze and monitor empanelment and productivity metrics to drive service line growth and expansion opportunities.
• Facilitate recruitment and interviewing of new providers in collaboration with medical directors.
• Connect with EHRS/IT teams to maintain updated and relevant clinical systems content and ensure efficient system use.
• Strategize with the site director on improving discipline-specific processes in scheduling and clinical workflows.
• Oversee CME time, reimbursement requests, and manage PTO holiday schedules in conjunction with the Site Director.
• Address and manage complaints and incident reports related to clinical operations.
• Function as the Lab Director and assigned training MD for Standing Delegated Orders.
• Engage in the Provider Incentive Program, aligning metrics with clinic site success.
• Adapt administrative duties based on clinic size and perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited medical school as M.D. or D.O. with a current DEA license.
• Credentialed and privileged according to Legacy's standards.
• Proficient in EPIC as per Legacy Community Health's requirements.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical practice post-residency, with active Board Certification in specialty.
• Exhibit leadership and management experience, particularly in developing and supporting cross-departmental clinical programs.
• Experience working in a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) environment.
• Skilled in collaboration with physicians and engaging various stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and business acumen, highly organized with strategic vision.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Commitment to continued professional growth and learning.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits include:

• 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!

Clinician-specific benefits include:

• 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

Community Overview

As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been 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, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to health every day, in every way.

At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a job; they want a meaningful career that makes a real impact.