Outpatient Infectious Disease Physician-Sign On Bonus

Infectious DiseaseNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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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!
  • Apply today in less than 3 minutes using your phone, tablet, or computer!

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 Montrose - 1415 California St. Houston, TX 77006
  • Infectious Disease Physician - Job Overview
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday (8AM-5PM)

At Legacy Community Health, we warmly invite you to step into a role where your skills and passion will make a meaningful difference. We're on the lookout for an Infectious Disease Physician who's ready to join our family and become a pioneer in delivering groundbreaking healthcare solutions.

Embrace the opportunity to revolutionize clinical care for adults with infectious diseases, focusing on HIV and related conditions.

  • Work in a collaborative environment that thrives on relationships and teamwork, where your voice matters.
  • Enjoy a work-life balance that prioritizes both your professional fulfillment and personal well-being.
  • Be part of a mission-driven team committed to impactful community health outcomes.
  • Access growth opportunities, including mentorship and personal development programs.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver specialty care and primary care for HIV patients and other infectious conditions with a focus on innovation.

  • Develop and update clinical guidelines, setting best practices in the field of infectious diseases.
  • Utilize cutting-edge technology to manage and treat infectious health issues effectively.
  • Prescribe treatments that integrate the latest healthcare advancements for optimal patient outcomes.
  • Leverage data-driven approaches to collect, record, and analyze patient information.
  • Enhance patient understanding by articulating complex procedures and test results through digital tools.
  • Continuously monitor patient conditions and adapt treatment strategies for improved outcomes.
  • Provide expert consultations to fellow providers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing.
  • Strategize during infectious disease outbreaks to create resilient healthcare responses.
  • Report diseases and collaborate with public health organizations to make a community impact.
  • Supervise and mentor mid-level providers and students, nurturing future healthcare leaders.
  • Contribute expertise to research projects, driving groundbreaking discoveries in the field.
  • Perform robust data analyses and interpretations to fuel continuous improvement.
  • Advise patients on health and illness prevention using innovative approaches.
  • Engage in additional duties with a mindset for disrupting and evolving healthcare practices.

Minimum Qualifications

  • MD or DO with completion of an Infectious Disease Fellowship, ready to lead in pioneering care.
  • Active participation in Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement programs to ensure broad access to care.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in Infectious Disease, with a preference for those embracing innovative practices.
  • A commitment to performing duties to a high standard, driven by a vision for excellence.
  • Agility in managing multiple deadlines and prioritizing tasks with a focus on transformative outcomes.
  • Adept decision-making skills, driven by data and focused on future-forward healthcare solutions.

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.

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.

Requirements

Requires an MD or DO with a completed Infectious Disease Fellowship and at least 2 years of experience in the field. Must be active in Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement programs.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Infectious Disease ManagementHIV CareClinical Guideline DevelopmentPatient MonitoringMedical ConsultationPublic Health ReportingClinical ResearchData AnalysisPreventative CarePatient Education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Outpatient Infectious Disease Physician-Sign On Bonus at Legacy Community Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Infectious Disease — ranked against 166 active Infectious Disease listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Infectious Disease — Physician Career Context

In Texas, the Infectious Disease weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$287k (13 salary observations; 40 listings), vs ~$271k nationally (101 salary observations; 364 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Infectious Disease Jobs

16 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution16 jobs · 2 employers

2
<$315k
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$315k-330k
0
$330k-345k
14
$350k

Annual compensation range

#1

Infectious Disease Physician - Corpus Christi, TX

Vohra Physicians · Corpus Christi, Texas

$200k-$350k
#2

Infectious Disease Physician - Charleston, SC

Vohra Physicians · Charleston, South Carolina

$200k-$350k
#3

Infectious Disease Physician - Pittsburgh, PA

$200k-$350k
#4

Infectious Disease Physician - Lebanon, VA

$200k-$350k
+ 14 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.6this job 7.2
Better work-life than 90% of Infectious Disease listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 166 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Houston

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$245k
Typical market rent
$1,542/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Legacy Community Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Houston, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Paid Company Holidays
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match