Physician - Infectious Disease (Part-Time)

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:

Adult Infectious Disease is a board-certified physician who provides clinical care to adults, with a focus on infectious diseases. 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:

• Provides patients with infectious disease specialty care services in addition to general primary care in HIV patients and in others when required.
• Development/updating of clinical guidelines for HIV, Hepatitis C, Tuberculosis, PrEP, non- occupational PEP and occupational PEP and other infectious diseases.
• Managing and treating common health problems, including infections, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses and disorders, with a focus on infectious diseases.
• Prescribing or administering medication, therapy, vaccines etc. to treat or prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Collecting, recording, analyzing, and maintaining patient information, including medical histories, reports, and examination results.
• Explaining procedures and discussing test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Monitoring patients’ conditions and progress and reevaluating treatments as necessary.
• Provide expert consult and assistance to providers across other service lines when needed.
• Provide expertise and support during infectious diseases outbreaks.
• Report certain diseases and collaborate with other public health organizations.
• Provide supervision of mid-level providers and mentor students.
• Provide knowledge, basic techniques, and patient recruitment for research projects if available.
• Assist in performing data analyses, interpretation, and publishing of any research projects.
• 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

• MD, DO with completion of Infectious Disease Fellowship
• 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.
• At least 2 years of experience working in Infectious Disease, preferred.