Outpatient Infectious Disease Physician (Houston)

Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
• $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
• Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance
• Subsidized Gym Membership
• And much more!

Clinician-Specific Benefits Include

• Paid Malpractice Insurance (Occurrence-Based)
• CME Reimbursement + CME Time
• Qualified FQHC Loan Repayment and other programs paying up to $180K
• 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

Location:

Legacy Montrose - 1415 California St. Houston, TX 77006

Outpatient Infectious Disease Physician - Job Overview

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and communities? At Legacy Community Health, we’re more than just a healthcare provider—we’re a family united by a shared mission to deliver compassionate, high‑quality care to those who need it most. As a Outpatient Infectious Disease Physician, you will play a pivotal role in transforming lives by managing and treating infectious diseases, including HIV, with a human‑centered approach.

Schedule

Monday-Friday (8AM-5PM)

Deliver specialized infectious disease care alongside general primary care, focusing on HIV patients and others as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized infectious disease care alongside general primary care, focusing on HIV patients and others as required.
• Develop and revise clinical guidelines for managing infectious diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis C, Tuberculosis, PrEP, non‑occupational PEP, and occupational PEP.
• Diagnose, manage, and treat a wide range of health conditions, infections, chronic illnesses, and complex disorders.
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and vaccines to prevent or treat illnesses and infectious diseases.
• Collect, record, analyze, and maintain patient medical information, including histories, reports, and examination results.
• Communicate procedures, test results, and treatment plans to patients with clarity and compassion.
• Monitor patient progress and adapt treatment plans to ensure optimal care outcomes.
• Provide expert consultation and support to other providers within Legacy Community Health’s service lines.
• Offer guidance and expertise during infectious disease outbreaks, collaborating with public health organizations as needed.
• Supervise mid‑level providers and mentor students to foster professional growth within the team.
• Contribute to research initiatives, including patient recruitment, data analysis, interpretation, and publication.
• Educate patients on health, wellness, and illness prevention while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and funding requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the clinic's mission and goals.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO with completion of an Infectious Disease Fellowship.
• Active participation in Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal and state reimbursement programs, as well as commercial insurance plans.
• At least 2 years of experience in Infectious Disease is preferred.
• Ability to perform duties to a reasonable and acceptable standard.
• Capable of managing multiple deadlines and prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Adept at decision‑making responsibilities.