Physician

Healthcare for the Homeless-Houston; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Healthcare for the Homeless-Houston is seeking a physician to deliver trauma-informed primary care to people experiencing homelessness. You will report to the Chief Medical Officer and work across Caroline Clinic, Cathedral Clinic, Reed Family Clinic, and Street Medicine, providing preventive, acute, and chronic care in traditional and non-traditional settings.

The role emphasizes social determinants of health, harm reduction, and wraparound services.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified or eligible in Family or Internal Medicine.
• Current Texas medical license in good standing.
• DEA license and current BLS certification.
• At least 2 years of post-residency clinical experience preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EPIC preferred).
• Strong communication and trauma-informed care understanding.
• Ability to work with underserved populations.

Responsabilités

• Deliver trauma-informed primary care across lifespan in a homelessness setting.
• Diagnose and manage acute, chronic, and preventive conditions.
• May provide care in non-traditional settings (streets, shelters, mobile units).
• Perform physical exams and interpret tests (labs, EKGs, X-rays).
• Prescribe treatments and coordinate referrals and follow-up.
• Engage in patient education, vaccinations, and health maintenance.
• Collaborate with behavioral health, outreach, and care coordination teams.
• Ensure accurate EHR documentation and HRSA/UDS compliance.

Connaissances

Trauma-informed care

Harm reduction

Patient communication

Electronic health records (EPIC)

Team-based care

Public health perspective

Formation

MD or DO degree

Board certification/eligibility in Family or Internal Medicine

Texas medical license

DEA license

BLS certification

2+ years post-residency experience

Outils

EPIC EMR

Description du poste

Reports To: Chief Medical Officer

Location: Caroline Clinic, Cathedral Clinic, Reed Family Clinic, Street Medicine

Overview

The Physician delivers high-quality, compassionate, and trauma-informed primary care services to individuals experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, the Physician plays a critical role in both individual patient care and broader public health efforts. The position emphasizes the prevention, diagnosis, and management of disease through a lens of social determinants of health, systemic inequities, and community-driven strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, trauma-informed primary care to individuals across the lifespan, including acute, chronic, and preventive care.
• Diagnose and manage complex medical conditions often affected by behavioral health, substance use disorders, and social determinants of health.
• May be required to deliver care in non-traditional settings such as streets, shelters, or mobile units, as applicable.
• Perform comprehensive physical exams for patients of all ages, consistent with training
• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses (e.g., infections, minor injuries)
• Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and depression
• Conduct and interpret diagnostic tests (e.g., blood work, EKGs, X-rays)
• Prescribe and manage medications, therapies, and referrals
• Provide preventive care, including vaccinations, screenings, and lifestyle counseling
• Deliver age-appropriate health maintenance (e.g., well-child exams, adult annuals, geriatric care)

Patient Engagement and Support

• Establish trusting, respectful relationships with patients who may have experienced trauma, marginalization, or distrust in healthcare systems.
• Apply harm reduction strategies and meet patients where they are in their stage of readiness.
• Educate patients and caregivers on prevention, treatment adherence, and chronic disease self-management.

Care Coordination and Team-Based Collaboration

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including behavioral health providers, care coordinators, and outreach staff.
• Provide timely and appropriate referrals to specialty care and diagnostics and ensure follow-up.
• Support patients' access to wraparound services including housing, transportation, insurance enrollment, and food assistance.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) for all clinical encounters.
• Ensure compliance with Uniform Data System (UDS) reporting requirements and HRSA health center standards.
• Utilize proper billing and coding practices to support reimbursement and reporting.
• Complete grant documentation and other administrative requirements as needed.

Quality Improvement and Program Participation

• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives focused on equity, chronic disease outcomes, and preventive screening, as needed.
• Track and meet performance goals related to HRSA, and other funder-required metrics, as needed.
• Participate in operational site visits (OSVs) and assist with audit preparation and documentation reviews, as needed.

Professional Development and Mission Alignment

• Engage in ongoing training related to trauma-informed care, cultural humility, and health equity.
• Support the education and mentorship of medical students, residents, or fellows rotating through the clinic.
• Actively promote a welcoming, low-barrier, and patient-centered environment.
• Attend and participate in all staff meetings, clinical meetings, case reviews, and organization-wide initiatives aligned with the mission of serving people experiencing homelessness.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited medical school
• Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or other primary care discipline
• Current license to practice medicine in the State of Texas, in good standing
• DEA license and current BLS certification
• At least 2 years of post-residency clinical experience preferred
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and care for underserved populations
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EPIC preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), street medicine, or supportive housing
• Experience with MAT, HIV care and/or integrated behavioral health
• Public health or population health training or experience
• Familiarity with HRSA, UDS, and FTCA standards
• HHH values lived experience as an essential form of expertise. Individuals who have experienced homelessness, housing instability, or other barriers to healthcare access are strongly encouraged to apply.