As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been providing comprehensive, quality and affordable health care services and programs to our communities for almost 40 years. We have continued to invest in our communities, innovating how health care is delivered, to meet the growing demand for care. We continue to grow strategically with close to 60 clinics serving communities across Houston, Baytown, Beaumont and Deer Park. We ve also added services and programs; to help ensure we remain at the forefront of connecting our communities to health every day, in every way. 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. Working at Legacy as a qualified FQH About the PositionThe Adult Medicine Physician will be working at a large FQHQ in a medically underserved community focusing mainly on adult patients. You will need to be comfortable treating adults during evaluation, treatment, and management. Although many patients will come to you with acute issues, you will also need to screen for all chronic diseases. This position may also include clinical oversight for mid-level providers. Although you will have scheduled hours to work in the clinic, you will also need to be available for on-call services as required in addition to clinical or operations-related meetings that may take place after-hours. Legacy is a proud employer sponsor of TACHC Loan Repayment program for physicians and therapists, where eligible employees can earn up to $180,000 in loan repayment assistance. Requirements<ul><li>Medical Doctorate (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school</li><li>Current Texas licensure</li><li> Active DEA </li><li>Community healthcare experience</li><li>Spanish speaking, preferred</li></ul> <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?MAYBxIqqWWYTnGqDJEPZGwf" width="0" height="0" />

The Adult Medicine Physician will focus on treating adult patients in a medically underserved community, handling evaluations, treatments, and chronic disease screenings. Responsibilities include clinical oversight for mid-level providers, on-call services, and attending meetings.

**Adult Medicine Physician**

Come for a rewarding career and make a difference in the lives of patients at Legacy Community Health.

**Job Description:**

- Work at a large FQHC in a medically underserved community focusing mainly on adult patients
- Comfortable treating adults during evaluation, treatment, and management
- Screen for chronic diseases and treat acute issues
- Provide clinical oversight for mid-level providers
- Available for on-call services and clinical or operations-related meetings after-hours

**Benefits:**

- Legacy is a proud employer sponsor of the TACHC Loan Repayment program for physicians and therapists
- Eligible employees can earn up to $180,000 in loan repayment assistance

**Requirements:**

- Medical Doctorate (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school
- Current Texas licensure
- Active DEA
- Community healthcare experience
- Spanish speaking, preferred

Internal Medicine Physician

Legacy Community Health is a premium, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive community care by treating the entire patient while improving their overall wellness and quality of life. As the largest FQHC in the state of Texas, with locations in the Greater Houston and surrounding areas including Beaumont and Baytown, we empower patients to lead better lives by promoting healthy behaviors and offering resources such as literacy classes, family planning services, and nutrition/weight management education. Benefits<ul><li>30 Hour Work Week</li><li>Flexible Schedule or Alternate Hours available</li><li>Loan Repayment Assistance - up to $180,000 in loan repayment through the Texas Loan Repayment Program</li><li>Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance</li><li>Long-Term Disability insurance</li><li>Life insurance and AD&D</li><li>403(b) retirement plan</li><li>Employee Assistance Plan</li><li>Subsidized gym membership</li><li>24-hour travel assistance</li><li>Paid Time Off</li><li>PTO Exchange Program - gives you the option to convert a portion of your accrued but unused PTO hours toward several different benefits and causes, based on your priorities</li><li>Company holidays (9 days + 1 floating day)</li><li>Bereavement Leave</li><li>And more!</li></ul> Essential Functions <ul><li> Perform assessments and provide treatment to clients of the Clinic. </li><li>Keep regularly scheduled hours as agreed upon in the Service Agreement and actively see patients in the Clinic.</li><li>Meet or exceed productivity requirements as set forth by the Chief Medical Officer and the Director of Behavioral Health.</li><li>Develop and maintain clinical diagnostic and treatment protocols for psychiatric treatment.</li><li>Be available by phone during regular Clinic hours should assistance be required and outside of regular Clinic hours as scheduled.</li><li>Assist in review and development of patient educational material before release to patients.</li><li>Supervision of health care students assigned to the Clinic for educational purposes.</li><li>Develop and maintain a program for clinical quality assurance.</li><li>Supervision of non-physician providers, including Licensed Therapists, Neuropsychologists (re testing), and our Behavioral Health Coordinators, with respect to psychiatric treatment.</li><li>Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention, including FQHC-required voluntary family planning services and related preventative health services in compliance with funding requirements and state and federal laws, rules and regulations.</li><li>Attend meetings as necessary.</li><li>Participates in the Performance Improvement Program</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul> Required Education, Certifications, Licenses & Training <ul><li> Must be Medical Doctor, Board-certified (or Board-eligible and working toward certification) in Psychiatry with current Texas License. </li><li> Must uphold the Code of Ethics of their professional licensing entity. </li><li> Must complete the minimum hours of continuing education to maintain professional license. </li><li> Must maintain good standing with professional licensing board. </li><li> 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. </li><li>Ability to meet Legacy Community Health s EPIC proficiency requirements</li></ul> Required Years of Experience <ul><li> Experienced candidates preferred; residents considered. </li></ul> Desirable Education and/or Experience <ul><li> 3 years Psychiatry experience, Adult Med, Geriatrics </li></ul> <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?28cukxY2T%2fGUrFLyT%2f7bngy" width="0" height="0" />

Perform assessments and provide treatment to clients, develop clinical protocols, and supervise healthcare students and non-physician providers. Meet productivity requirements, participate in quality assurance, and offer educational materials. Requires board-certified psychiatrist with Texas license.

**Location:** Greater Houston, Texas and surrounding areas

Legacy Community Health is a premium, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive community care by treating the entire patient while improving their overall wellness and quality of life. As the largest FQHC in the state of Texas, we empower patients to lead better lives by promoting healthy behaviors and offering resources such as literacy classes, family planning services, and nutrition/weight management education.

**Benefits:**

- 30 Hour Work Week
- Flexible Schedule or Alternate Hours available
- Loan Repayment Assistance - up to $180,000 in loan repayment through the Texas Loan Repayment Program
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Long-Term Disability insurance
- Life insurance and AD&D
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Subsidized gym membership
- 24-hour travel assistance
- Paid Time Off
- PTO Exchange Program - gives you the option to convert a portion of your accrued but unused PTO hours toward several different benefits and causes, based on your priorities
- Company holidays (9 days + 1 floating day)
- Bereavement Leave
- And more!

**Job Description:**

- Perform assessments and provide treatment to clients of the Clinic.
- Keep regularly scheduled hours as agreed upon in the Service Agreement and actively see patients in the Clinic.
- Meet or exceed productivity requirements as set forth by the Chief Medical Officer and the Director of Behavioral Health.
- Develop and maintain clinical diagnostic and treatment protocols for psychiatric treatment.
- Be available by phone during regular Clinic hours should assistance be required and outside of regular Clinic hours as scheduled.
- Assist in review and development of patient educational material before release to patients.
- Supervision of health care students assigned to the Clinic for educational purposes.
- Develop and maintain a program for clinical quality assurance.
- Supervision of non-physician providers, including Licensed Therapists, Neuropsychologists (re testing), and our Behavioral Health Coordinators, with respect to psychiatric treatment.
- Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention, including FQHC-required voluntary family planning services and related preventative health services in compliance with funding requirements and state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
- Attend meetings as necessary.
- Participates in the Performance Improvement Program
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**Requirements:**

- Must be Medical Doctor, Board-certified (or Board-eligible and working toward certification) in Psychiatry with current Texas License.
- Must uphold the Code of Ethics of their professional licensing entity.
- Must complete the minimum hours of continuing education to maintain professional license.
- Must maintain good standing with professional licensing board.
- 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

**Experience:**

- Experienced candidates preferred; residents considered.

**Preferred Experience:**

- 3 years Psychiatry experience, Adult Med, Geriatrics

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