Full-Time Float Pediatrician

Legacy Community Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

403(b) Retirement Plan with Company M"

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

$0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits

$0 Copay for prescriptions via Legacy

Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance

Subsidized Gym Membership

Paid Malpractice Insurance (Occurrence

CME Reimbursement + CME Time

NHSC Loan Repayment programs up to 180

PELRP loan repayment up to $180k

Job summary

Legacy Community Health is seeking a Float Pediatrician to deliver comprehensive pediatric care for children and teens in a community health setting. The role emphasizes preventive care, coordination with families, and collaborative practice with the care team.

Typical schedule is 8AM-5PM with flexible clinic coverage, including evenings and weekends as needed. This position supports growth, leadership, and ongoing quality improvement within our Houston network.

Qualifications

• MD license in good standing and current medical licensure.
• Board certification or eligibility in Pediatrics.
• Ability to participate in Medicare/Medicaid and other programs as requested by Legacy.

Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric assessments and provide treatment for children and adolescents.
• Maintain flexible scheduling including days, evenings, and weekends as needed.
• Develop and maintain pediatric clinical protocols and quality assurance.
• Supervise health care students and non-physician providers in pediatric care.
• Engage in patient education and community health initiatives.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities and team meetings.

Skills

Adolescent care interest

Ethics compliance

Continuing education

Licensing in good standing

Cultural competence

Communication skills

Accommodation flexibility

Calm under pressure

Multitask & prioritization

Decision making

Education

MD with licensure

Pediatrics board certification/eligibility

Job description

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!

Clinician-Specific Benefits Include:

• Paid Malpractice Insurance (Occurrence-Based)
• CME Reimbursement + CME Time
• Qualified FQHC Loan Repayment and other programs paying up to $180K
• 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 Southwest - 6441 High Star Dr. Houston, TX 77074

Float Pediatrician - Job Overview

Schedule: 8AM-5PM

As a Float Pediatrician, you will provide compassionate, comprehensive clinical care to children and adolescents while building trusting relationships with patients, families, and your care team. Your expertise will help young patients grow healthier and support families as they navigate prevention, treatment, and ongoing wellness.

Join our family of dedicated healthcare professionals and bring your passion for pediatrics to a role where your work creates meaningful change in community healthcare. You will help strengthen the healthcare ecosystem through clinical leadership, patient and family education, quality improvement, and collaboration across disciplines.

Why This Role Matters

• Provide pediatric care that supports the health and well-being of children and adolescents.
• Build trusting partnerships with colleagues and families to deliver coordinated, culturally responsive care.
• Contribute to clinical quality assurance, patient education, and continuous improvement.
• Support the development of future healthcare professionals through student supervision and mentorship.
• Help expand access to care through flexible clinic coverage, including days, evenings, and weekends as needed.
• Grow professionally through clinical leadership, committee participation, and collaboration with multidisciplinary providers.

Your presence, sound clinical judgment, and commitment to prevention will help create healthier futures for young patients and meaningful outcomes for the community. If you are looking for work that combines professional growth, teamwork, and purpose, we invite you to join our family.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform assessments and provide treatment to clients of the clinic.
• Keep scheduled hours for extended clinic coverage during days, evenings, and weekends.
• Work hours to remain flexible according to the needs of clinic expansion.
• Meet or exceed productivity requirements as set forth by the Chief Medical Officer.
• Develop and maintain clinical diagnostic and treatment protocols for pediatric treatment.
• Remain available by phone during regularly scheduled hours should assistance be required.
• Assist in the review and development of patient education material.
• Provide supervision of health care students assigned to the clinic for educational purposes.
• Develop and maintain a program for clinical quality assurance.
• Supervise 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.
• Participate in the Performance Improvement Program.
• Interview and advise patients regarding health and illness prevention, including FQHC-required voluntary family planning services and related preventative health services in compliance with funding requirements and state and federal laws, rules and regulations.
• Perform other 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• 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

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred

About Legacy Community Health

The largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has delivered affordable, high-quality care for nearly 40 years across 50+ clinics in Greater Houston and the Gulf Coast. Our mission — driving healthy change in our communities — guides everything we do, and it starts with our people.

Approachable & Collaborative — Leads with humility, values diverse perspectives, and builds trust through teamwork.

Driven & Committed — Takes initiative and goes the extra mile to improve patient outcomes and drive continuous improvement.

Thoughtful Communicators — Pairs clinical/technical skill with emotional intelligence, navigating complex situations with empathy and professionalism.