Internist Job at Legacy Community Health System in Houston, TX

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.

BENEFITS

• 40 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!

  Key Responsibilities

• Initiate comprehensive health assessments leveraging advanced diagnostic tools.
• Identify and address immediate patient needs, utilizing innovative referral systems for long-term management.
• Conduct physical examinations and maintain meticulous documentation for seamless patient care coordination.
• Engage in collaborative consultations with specialists and other healthcare professionals to ensure cutting-edge treatment plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests to support data-driven therapeutic decisions.
• Supervise and mentor mid-level providers, enhancing team capabilities and healthcare delivery.
• Educate patients on cutting-edge health promotion and disease prevention strategies.
• Foster a team-oriented environment to enhance patient care and customer service delivery.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, including participation in regular safety training and audits.
• Commit to lifelong learning by completing annual education programs and staying ahead in medical advancements.

EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be licensed in Texas as an MD or DO
• Must have active DEA
• Successful completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency or clinical fellowship in Internal Medicine; a current certification in Internal Medicine
• Ability to meet Legacy Community Health’s EPIC proficiency requirements.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous experience in a hospital and/or clinic setting.
• Must be proficient with all aspects of EMR.