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Legacy Community Health

Full-service health system delivering primary care

Family Medicine Physician - Adult Only

Physicians & SurgeonsUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeHouston, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A family medicine physician or internal medicine physician with current licensure.
  • Must obtain, maintain, and participate in Medicare and Medicaid Programs, workers’ compensation, other federal and state reimbursement programs, and the commercial insurer, health maintenance organization, preferred provider organization, accountable health plan, and other health benefit programs requested by Legacy.
  • Ability to meet Legacy Community Health’s EPIC proficiency requirements.
  • Demonstrated competency with an electronic health record system.
  • Strong typing and computer skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and decision-making responsibilities.
  • Ongoing discretion and secure information management when accessing confidential and sensitive information.
  • Must attend required safety training programs and describe responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
  • Must attend and complete annual required education programs.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, treat, and manage adult patients with a broad range of acute and chronic health needs.
  • Promote health education, disease prevention, and continued evaluation and treatment.
  • Help patients understand their care and make informed health decisions.
  • Strengthen continuity of care through collaboration with colleagues, specialists, and other healthcare professionals.
  • Support and supervise mid-level providers, including Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants, while sharing clinical knowledge and experience.
  • Initiate an appropriate assessment of a person’s health status, ranging from focused to comprehensive.
  • Identify immediate needs that can be supported or determine when referral for long-term management is needed.
  • Perform physical examinations and document health histories through chart review so others can understand patient needs.
  • Consult with colleagues, specialists, and other health professionals as appropriate.
  • Order pertinent diagnostic tests and procedures to support recommended therapy.
  • Support or perform specimen collection for commonly performed blood, urine, and stool analyses and cultures.
  • Interpret health information, establish diagnoses based on accumulated data, formulate treatment plans, and ensure timely provision of necessary healthcare services.
  • Educate members about identified acute needs and further opportunities for evaluation and treatment, and ensure their understanding.
  • Educate patients about health promotion and disease prevention.
  • Work effectively with the team to meet goals and objectives for timely, efficient care and reliable customer service.
  • Maintain the work area and equipment in the condition required by Legacy standards.
  • Follow Legacy’s exposure-control plans for blood-borne and airborne pathogens.
  • Participate in routine environmental audits and communicate needs as appropriate.
  • Use protective barrier equipment correctly and follow Universal Precautions.
  • Assure a safe environment by instituting appropriate control measures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a community healthcare setting is preferred.

About the Company

Legacy Community Health

Full-service health system delivering primary care

Legacy Community Health runs a network of health care facilities across the Texas Gulf Coast, offering primary care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, behavioral health, dental, vision, specialty care, and pharmacy services at more than 50 locations. Clinics provide a full range of medical services in one system, focusing on accessible, comprehensive care for all patients, with care coordination across different specialties and preventive services. As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Texas and a United Way affiliated agency since 1990, it delivers care regardless of a patient’s ability to pay, without judgment. This combination of scale, integrated services, and a commitment to open access differentiates Legacy from many providers who charge or limit services based on insurance. The company’s goal is to improve community health by delivering high-quality, affordable, and coordinated care to underserved populations, expanding access and reducing barriers to care.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Founded
2005

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