Geriatric Medicine Job at Legacy Community Health System in Houston, TX

Location:  Legacy Cleburn - 2222 Cleburne St. Suite 108, Houston, TX 77004

Physician (Adult/Geriatric Medicine) - Job Overview

Schedule: Monday-Friday (8AM-5PM)

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!

• Clinician-Specific Benefits Include:

• Paid Malpractice Insurance (Occurrence-Based)
• CME Reimbursement + CME Time
• Support for Qualified FQHC Loan Repayment Programs:
• 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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care focused on the evaluation, treatment, and management of senior patients.
• Thoroughly screen for and address all chronic diseases, advancing preventive health measures.
• Offer clinical oversight to mid-level providers, nurturing their growth and excellence in patient care.
• Respond to on-call duties with urgency and expertise to meet the needs of our community members.
• Engage actively in clinical or operations-related meetings, extending your influence beyond scheduled hours.

Qualifications

• Medical Doctorate (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school.
• Current Texas licensure, upholding state-mandated standards.
• Possession of a current DEA Licensure, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Experience in community healthcare, bringing valuable insight and empathy.
• Spanish-speaking ability is preferred to bridge communication barriers in our diverse community.