Pediatrician - Per Diem
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Location: Legacy Baker Ripley - 6500 Rookin St., Bldg. B, Ste. 200 Houston, TX 77074
Pediatrician - Per Diem (Job Overview)
Schedule: As Needed
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and adolescents in our community? At Legacy Community Health, we're all about providing compassionate care, and we're looking for a passionate Per Diem Pediatrician to join our family.
- Provide exceptional clinical care to children and adolescents.
- Enjoy a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Flexible work schedule to support your work-life balance.
- Opportunities for personal growth and professional development.
- Contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality healthcare for all.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform assessments and provide treatment to our young clients.
- Maintain flexible scheduled hours for clinic coverage, including days, evenings, and weekends.
- Exceed productivity requirements as set by the Chief Medical Officer.
- Develop and maintain clinical diagnostic and treatment protocols for pediatric care.
- Be available by phone during scheduled hours for assistance.
- Assist in the creation and review of patient education materials.
- Supervise health care students for educational purposes.
- Develop and maintain a program for clinical quality assurance.
- Supervise non-physician providers in pediatric treatment.
- Participate in staff meetings, committees, and the Performance Improvement Program.
- Interview and advise patients on health and illness prevention, including family planning services.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Medical Doctorate with current licensure.
- Board certified or Board eligible in Pediatrics.
- 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.
- Possess an interest in working with adolescents.
- 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 manage multiple deadlines and prioritize.
- Adept in decision making responsibilities.
- Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred.
About Legacy Community Health
As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years. 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.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.