Legacy Community Health hiring Physician - Adult Medicine - Geriatrics in Houston, TX | LinkedIn (2024)

Legacy Community Health is a premium, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive care to community members regardless of their ability to pay. Our goal is to treat the entire patient while improving their overall wellness and quality of life, in addition to providing free pregnancy tests, HIV/AIDS screening. At Legacy, we empower patients to lead better lives by promoting healthy behaviors and offering resources such as literacy classes, family planning services, and nutrition and weight management information.

Our roots began in 1981 as the Montrose Clinic, with specialization in HIV education, testing, and treatment. Since then, the agency has expanded to >50 clinics in Houston, one in Baytown, 3 in Beaumont, and one in Deer Park with extensive services that include: Adult primary care, HIV/AIDS care, pediatrics, OB/GYN and maternity, dental, vision and behavioral health. We also service students within KIPP and YES Prep schools. Legacy is committed to driving healthy change in our communities.

JOB DESCRIPTION:The Geriatrics Physician will be responsible for administering care to adult patients. Primary clinical responsibilities will include the evaluation, treatment, and management of patients. Requesting care for acute issues which may include also screening for all chronic diseases. The physician will also supervise mid-level providers (Nurse Practitioners/Physician Assistants) involved in the care of adult patients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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 annual education programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Training Requirements

• Medical Doctor with current licensure.
• Provider shall obtain, maintain and participate in the Medicare and Medicaid Programs, workers’ compensation, other federal and state reimbursem*nt 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.

Work Experience Requirement

• Previous experience in a community healthcare setting.
• Must be able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize.
• Experience working with a Geriatric population (>65)

BenefitsAs part of values that Healthcare is a Right and not a Privilege, we offer a suite of benefits

• Legacy is a proud participant in the Texas Loan Repayment Program.
• Medical / Vision / Dental (Costs of benefits are based on your yearly salary)
• Medical visit copays are waived when seeing a Legacy provider.
• 9 Holiday + 1 Floating Holiday
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Bright Horizons Back-up Care
• As a user of Bright Horizons Back-Up Care, you can conveniently schedule care right from your mobile device with the Back-Up Care app– your easy, time-saving solution to managing family care challenges while on the go.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• PTO Exchange benefit

PTO Exchange will provide you with the option to convert a portion of your accrued but unused PTO hours for use toward several different benefits and causes, based on your own priorities.

With PTO Exchange, you can convert a portion of your unused PTO into:

• 403(b) Retirement contributions
• Student loan payments / Tuition for the employee
• Leave Sharing donations to fellow employees