Infectious Disease Physician

Company: Legacy Community Health
Location: Houston
Posted on: June 16, 2026

Job Description:

Be part of a true Legacy and enjoy a rewarding career by making a difference in the lives of so many patients at Legacy Community Health.

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!

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

Join Legacy Community Health as an Infectious Disease Physician

At Legacy Community Health, we see healthcare differently. As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center in Southeast Texas, we've been at the forefront of providing comprehensive, quality, and affordable healthcare services for almost four decades. With an ambitious vision to continually expand, we now operate nearly 60 clinics across Houston, Baytown, Beaumont, and Deer Park. Being part of Legacy means you will enjoy a rewarding career that makes a significant impact on the health and well-being of countless patients.

We invite you to make a difference in our dynamic, forward-thinking environment as an Infectious Disease Physician. In this role, not only will you provide specialized care, but you will also lead advancements in treating HIV, Hepatitis C, and other infectious diseases. Here, creativity meets innovation to elevate patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide patients with infectious disease specialty care services in addition to general primary care for HIV patients and others as required.
• Develop and update clinical guidelines for HIV, Hepatitis C, Tuberculosis, PrEP, non-occupational PEP, occupational PEP, and other infectious diseases.
• Manage and treat common health problems, focusing on serious, chronic, and complex infectious diseases.
• Prescribe or administer medication, therapy, vaccines, and treatments to prevent illness, disease, or injury.
• Collect, record, analyze, and maintain patient information, including medical histories, reports, and examination results.
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress, reevaluating treatments as necessary.
• Provide expert consultations and assistance to providers across other service lines when needed.
• Collaborate during infectious disease outbreaks and report certain diseases to public health organizations.
• Supervise mid-level providers and mentor students.
• Offer knowledge and support in research projects, including data analysis and publication.
• Advise patients on health and illness prevention, including family planning and preventive services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO with completion of Infectious Disease Fellowship.
• Active DEA registration.
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records, preferably with EPIC.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

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.

Keywords: Legacy Community Health, Galveston , Infectious Disease Physician, Healthcare , Houston, Texas

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