Medical Director - Healthcare for the Homeless Health Center
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.
Job Summary
Responsible for medical care of HCHP patients at the health centers and the supervision of physicians and Nurse Practitioners in the center. Supports and facilitates interdisciplinary team approach to health care delivery and monitoring of quality. Provides leadership in creating a culture of collaboration and excellence in clinical care, education, research, and evidence-based practices. Promotes continuous performance improvements in clinical and health system practices. Ensures organizational compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements. This role requires onsite presence, and we are seeking a Board-certified Family Medicine or Internal Medicine/Pediatric physician to clinically manage adult and pediatric patient populations.
Typical duties that may be performed including but not limited to:
1. Clinical Supervision (20%)
Provides direct supervision of all physicians and mid-level providers within the health center.
Ensures clinical staff performance aligns with organizational standards and patient care goals.
2. Interdisciplinary Collaboration (10%)
Promotes a team-based, interdisciplinary approach to care delivery across the continuum.
Collaborates with internal departments and external partners to foster a culture of patient safety.
3. Documentation Oversight (10%)
Ensures accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records (EMR), including patient records and medication lists.
Reviews clinical documentation of physicians and mid-level providers and ensures appropriate specialist referrals.
4. Clinical Protocols & Strategic Oversight (10%)
Understands and applies ACS and HRSA protocols and procedures.
Participates in the developme