Physician - Endocrinologist

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 Physician will be responsible for administering care to endocrinology 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:

• Keep regularly scheduled hours as agreed upon in the Service Agreement and actively see patients in the Clinic.
• Works with medical schools and residency training programs in their participation in Clinic activities.
• Development of method for assessment of the quality of services provided by clinical services with particular emphasis on medical.
• Be available during regular Clinic hours and after hours should assistance be required.
• Assist in review and development of patient educational material before release to patients.
• Supervision of health care students of any discipline assigned to the Clinic for educational purposes.
• Participate in planning for future clinical operations, with emphasis on interdisciplinary team-oriented care.
• Develop and maintain a program for clinical quality assurance.
• Develop and maintenance of Clinical diagnostic and treatment protocols.
• Participation in the recruitment and retention of providers and other clinical staff.
• Participation in research
• Attend regularly scheduled service line meetings.
• Provide supervision of mid-level providers and mentor students.
• Provide knowledge, basic techniques, and patient recruitment for research projects when available.
• Assist in performing data analyses, interpretation, and publishing of any research projects.
• Participates in the Performance Improvement Program
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Training Requirements

• Board certified/eligible in Endocrinology
• Medical Doctor with current licensure.
• 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.
• BLS (CPR & AED) Certified
• 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.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience (including fellowship training).

Benefits
Legacy is a proud participant in the Texas Loan Repayment Program which participating physicians can earn up to $180,000 in loan repayment.

• Medical / Vision / Dental
• 9 Holiday + 1 Floating Holiday
• 403b Retirement Plan
• 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.