Street Medicine MD: Trauma-Informed Primary Care

Healthcare for the Homeless-Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Harm reduction

Patient communication

Electronic health records (EPIC)

Team-based care

Public health perspective

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certification/eligibility in Family or Internal Medicine

Texas medical license

DEA license

BLS certification

2+ years post-residency experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

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.