Legacy Community Health is looking for an experienced Physician specializing in Pediatrics to join our Fifth Ward Lyons Clinic team
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Program-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
 

About the Position

The Pediatrician will join a team working at a large FQHQ in a medically underserved community focusing mainly on Pediatric patients under the age of 18. You will need to be comfortable treating children and adolescents during evaluation, treatment, and management. Although many patients will come to you with acute issues, you will also need to screen for all chronic diseases. This position may also include clinical oversight for mid-level providers. Although you will have scheduled hours to work in the clinic, you will also need to be available for on-call services as required in addition to clinical or operations-related meetings that may take place after-hours. 

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D
• 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)
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Subsidized gym membership
• 24-hour travel assistance
• Paid Time Off 
• PTO Exchange Program
• Company holidays (9 days + 1 floating day)
• Bereavement Leave
• And more!

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited medical school as MD or DO
• Board-Certified in Pediatrics
• Current Texas licensure
• Must have a current DEA License
• 3 years of clinical practice, post-residency
• Leadership / management experience
• Bilingual, preferred

About Legacy Community Health

Legacy Community Health is a premium, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive care to community members regardless of their ability to pay. Our goal is to treat the entire patient while improving their overall wellness and quality of life, in addition to providing free pregnancy tests, HIV/AIDS screening. At Legacy, we empower patients to lead better lives by promoting healthy behaviors and offering resources such as literacy classes, family planning services, and nutrition and weight management information.

Our roots began in 1981 as the Montrose Clinic, with specialization in HIV education, testing, and treatment. Since then, the agency has expanded to >50 clinics in Houston, one in Baytown, two in Beaumont, and one in Deer Park with extensive services that include: Adult primary care, HIV/AIDS care, pediatrics, OB/GYN and maternity, dental, vision and behavioral health. We also service students within KIPP and YES Prep schools. Legacy is committed to driving healthy change in our communities.

Legacy Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.

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