Pediatrician - Sign On Bonus and Loan Repayment!
Houston, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Pediatrics
Salary $200,000 – $230,000 yearly
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Clinic/Private Practice
Location 5598-A1 North Fwy, Houston, Texas, 77076, United States
Visa Sponsorship Yes

Job Description

Last Update: 4/19/24

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Perform assessments and provide treatment to clients of the clinic.

Keep scheduled hours for, work hours to remain flexible according to the needs of clinic expansion.

Meet or exceed productivity requirements as set forth by the Medical Director of Pediatrics.

Follow clinical diagnostic and evidence based treatment protocols for pediatric treatment.

Benefits

  • Medical / Vision / Dental
  • 9 Holiday + 1 Floating Holiday
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Legacy is a proud participant in the Texas Loan Repayment Program
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • PTO Exchange benefit

PTO Exchange will provide you with the option to convert a portion of your accrued but unused PTO hours for use toward several different benefits and causes, based on your own priorities.

With PTO Exchange, you can convert a portion of your unused PTO into:

  • 403(b) Retirement contributions
  • Student loan payments / Tuition for the employee
  • Leave Sharing donations to fellow employees

Remain available by phone during regularly schedule hours should assistance be required.

Assist in the review and development of patient education material and practice guidelines

Provide supervision of health care students assigned to the clinic for educational purposes.

Develop and maintain a program for clinical quality assurance.

Supervision of non-physician providers, including Licensed Therapists, Certified Nurse Practitioners, and Certified Physicians Assistants with respect to pediatric treatment.

Attend staff meetings and committees as directed and punctually.

Participates in the Performance Improvement Program

Participate in on call rotation for afterhours and weekend coverage for department

Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications

EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

Medical Doctorate with current licensure, MD, DO
Board certified in Pediatrics.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Possess an interest in working with newborn to adolescents.
Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred
Uphold the Code of Ethics of their professional licensing entity.
Must complete the minimum hours of continuing education to maintain professional license.
Must maintain good standing with professional licensing board.
Must demonstrate cultural competency and sensitivity to all populations served.
Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, community, and the general public.
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation,
Ability to remain calm under stressful conditions.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check

Ability to meet Legacy Community Health’s EPIC proficiency requirements

Must be proficient with all aspects of EMR.

Working Hours

FT Monday through Friday