Director-Infectious Disease-Houston, Texas (Outpatient)

We Offer Outstanding 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

Director of Infectious Disease

Discover the Intersection of Leadership and Clinical Excellence

At Legacy Community Health, we're looking for a visionary Director of Infectious Disease to bridge innovative care and administrative leadership. This dynamic role combines .6 FTE in clinical duties and .4 FTE in administration, offering an exciting blend of patient interaction and strategic oversight. You'll spend three days in clinical practice and two days leading the charge towards excellence, supporting the Medical Director (MD) in guiding the Infectious Disease Specialty. Your work will be pivotal in shaping community healthcare across 1415 California St., Houston, TX 77006.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Medical Director in managing the Infectious Disease Specialty, ensuring optimal service delivery.
• Review patient service recovery reports and recommend actions for improvement.
• Oversee the Methodist Scholars and Fellowship program as the Legacy representative, facilitating seamless collaboration and referral workflows.
• Guide federal and state-funded infectious disease grants, ensuring their effective implementation.
• Develop and update infection control policies, managing acute infections at all Legacy sites.
• Participate in clinician recruitment, onboarding, and training, ensuring continuous professional development.
• Contribute to adult vaccination updates according to the latest guidelines, promoting public health initiatives.
• Provide strategic support to clinicians, ensuring effective in-basket coverage and seamless workflow.
• Engage in collaborative clinical and operational meetings to foster teamwork and innovation.
• Maximize productivity through effective schedule management for infectious disease clinicians.
• Supervise quality standards within the infectious disease team, driving excellence in patient care.
• Lead performance reviews and service-line provider meetings as necessary, maintaining a high standard of communication.
• Organize team-building activities to enhance team cohesion and morale.
• Commit to at least one-half day per week for on-site clinic visits, fostering direct patient engagement.
• Support departmental goals and fulfill assignments as needed, promoting Legacy's mission of community-focused healthcare.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited medical school as M.D. or D.O.
• Credentialed and privileged in accordance with Legacy’s standards and practices.
• Board certification in a primary specialty such as Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, or Family Practice.
• Participation in Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement programs as required by Legacy.
• Minimum of two years in a leadership role, ideally within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).

With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to health—every day, in every way.

At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a job—they want a meaningful career that makes a real impact.

Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.

Core Employee Expectations

At Legacy Community Health, our mission—Driving healthy change in our communities—guides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:

Approachable & Collaborative

We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork. Our employees value diverse perspectives, seek input from others, and are unafraid to acknowledge when they need help. We stay grounded in our purpose: to serve patients and communities with compassion and humility.

Driven & Committed

We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement. Our employees take initiative, embrace challenges, and go the extra mile to support our mission. Whether improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, or stepping up in times of need, we are always striving to drive healthy change—within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.

Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators

We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill. Our team members demonstrate sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. They communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, building trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.