Physician – Medical Director, Healthcare for the Homeless Health Center
Location: Administration Fournace Place, Bellaire, TX 77401, United States
Job ID: 177202
Pay: $252,179.20 – $340,433.60
Position Type: Full Time
Career Area: Physician
Benefits
Harris Health System offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Prescription Drug Plan
Retirement Plans with employer contributions
Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education support
Wellness programs and employee assistance services
Career advancement opportunities within a Magnet®-designated system
About Harris Health System
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services.
Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations, and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of U.S. health systems achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation, the prestigious NCQA designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers, and strong partnerships with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents, and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at UTHealth; The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
Job Summary
The Medical Director is responsible for medical care of patients at the Healthcare for the Homeless Health Center and supervision of physicians and nurse practitioners. This role supports and facilitates an interdisciplinary team approach to healthcare delivery, monitors quality of care, and provides leadership in creating a culture of collaboration and excellence in clinical care, education, research, and evidence-based practices. The Medical Director promotes continuous performance improvements in clinical and health system practices while ensuring compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: MD or DO required
Licensure: Physician must be registered in the State of Texas; Family Medicine MD
Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience with patient navigation, care management, or direct service provision to patients in a healthcare setting
Special Requirements
Language Skills: Bilingual preferred; Spanish/English or English/Vietnamese
Communication Skills: Above average verbal and written skills; heavy public contact
Other Skills: Analytical, PC proficiency
Work Schedule: Flexible; eligible for telecommute, travel, weekends
Other Requirements:
Reliable transportation to travel to worksites throughout Harris County
Passion for working within the community
Self-starter, eager to learn, improve, and grow
Why Harris Health?
Join an award-winning healthcare system that values innovation, compassion, and community. As part of Harris Health’s dedicated physician team, you’ll help advance patient outcomes while working alongside some of the nation’s leading healthcare professionals.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Harris Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.
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