Director- Infectious Disease Job at Legacy Community Health, Houston, TX

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  • Legacy Community Health
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Benefits

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!

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Clinician-Specific Benefits Include:

  • Paid Malpractice Insurance (Occurrence-Based)
  • CME Reimbursement + CME Time
  • Support for Qualified FQHC Loan Repayment Programs:
  • 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

Location: Legacy Montrose Clinic - 1415 California St. Houston, TX 77006

Director-Infectious Disease - Job Overview

Schedule: Monday-Friday (8-10 Hours)

Step into a transformative role as the Director-Infectious Disease at Legacy Community Health, where your expertise will not only shape the future of infectious disease management but also make a profound impact on community healthcare. This position offers a platform to innovate, lead, and collaborate within a team dedicated to advancing health outcomes. If you are driven by a commitment to community health and the passion to innovate, this is the opportunity to lead with Legacy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review service recovery reports and recommend scalable actions based on patient feedback.
  • Oversee the Methodist Scholars and Fellowship program to nurture future healthcare leaders.
  • Engage in clinical and operations collaborative meetings to drive strategic initiatives.
  • Enhance infectious disease clinician scheduling for maximum efficiency and impact.
  • Lead the quality oversight of the infectious disease team ensuring excellence in care.
  • Set and be accountable for departmental goals, driving progress and innovation.
  • Collaborate with the Medical Director on performance reviews, ensuring optimal team performance.
  • Conduct and lead the service line-specific monthly provider meetings when the Medical Director is unavailable.
  • Commit to at least one on-site clinic visit per week to maintain direct contact with operations and patient care.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Graduation from an accredited medical school with an M.D. or D.O. designation.
  • Credentialed and privileged according to Legacy’s standards and practices.
  • Board certification in a primary specialty (Pediatrics, Adult Medicine, Family Practice).
  • Minimum of two years' experience in a leadership role, preferably within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
  • Proven experience in infectious disease care, with a preference for completion of an Infectious Disease Fellowship and board certification in this specialty.

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.

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.

Apply today in less than 3 minutes using your phone, tablet, or computer!

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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