Part-Time, Per Diem, and Full-Time OBGYN Positions (Houston, Texas) No Surgeries
Houston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Residency/Fellowship/Externship
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Outpatient
Location
77012, Houston, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/22/24
About:
Legacy Community Health is a premium, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive community care by treating the entire patient while improving their overall wellness and quality of life. As the largest FQHC in the state of Texas, with locations in the Greater Houston and surrounding areas including Beaumont and Baytown, we empower patients to lead better lives by promoting healthy behaviors and offering resources such as literacy classes, family planning services, and nutrition/weight management education.
Position Summary:
Legacy is seeking an OB/GYN physician that is interested in providing medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general medical care to women.
Benefits:
Legacy Community Health is a premium, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive community care by treating the entire patient while improving their overall wellness and quality of life. As the largest FQHC in the state of Texas, with locations in the Greater Houston and surrounding areas including Beaumont and Baytown, we empower patients to lead better lives by promoting healthy behaviors and offering resources such as literacy classes, family planning services, and nutrition/weight management education.
Position Summary:
Legacy is seeking an OB/GYN physician that is interested in providing medical care related to pregnancy or childbirth and diagnose, treat, and help prevent diseases of women, particularly those affecting the reproductive system. May also provide general medical care to women.
Benefits:
- Mission-focused career impacting change and improving health outcomes for all patients
- Legacy is a proud participant of several loan repayment programs that may qualify you up to $180,000 in loan repayments. Below are the loan repayment programs available to you when working at Legacy:
- Nurse NHSC Loan Repayment Program
- National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Program
- Texas Physician Education Loan Repayment Program (PELRP)
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Paid vacation, sick time, and 403b retirement plan
- Health insurance, vision, and dental benefits
- Opportunities for leadership development and continuing medical education reimbursement
- Paid malpractice
- Opportunities for high levels of responsibility and rapid advancement
- Medical visit copays are waived when seeing a Legacy provider
Qualifications:
- Obtains complete medical history and physical data on patients.
Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed. - Performs a complete physical exam and records findings. Collaborates with providers in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
- Orders appropriate laboratory and diagnostic procedures.
- Synthesizes data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan utilizing principles of prevention.
- Administers medications and injections. Sutures minor lacerations.
- Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention.
- Recommends community resources to meet patient and family needs.
- Instructs patients and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Provides patient education.
- Maintains and reviews patient records, charts, and other pertinent information. Posts tests and examination results.
- Notes need to be co-signed by physician.
- Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
- Manages medical and surgical emergencies.
- Provides monitoring and continuity of care between visits.
- Have a working knowledge of ICD9, CPT and HCPCS coding and managed care, and be available for training as necessary.
- Attends required meetings and participates in committees/pilot projects as requested.
- Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
- Follows the Legacy guidelines related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), designed to prevent or detect unauthorized disclosure of Protected Health Information (PHI).
- Maintains strict confidentiality.
- Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the LEGACY Mission.
- Participates in the Performance Improvement Program
- Must be licensed in Texas as an MD or DO.
- Successful completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited residency or clinical fellowship in OB/GYN; a current certification in OB/GYN by the ABOG or the AOBOG that indicates passing of the written and oral examinations. In addition, evidence of current competence within the last 12 months to perform privileges requested.
- Ability to meet Legacy Community Health’s EPIC proficiency requirements.
- Previous experience in a hospital and/or clinic setting.
- Must be proficient with all aspects of EMR.