Medicine - Palliative Medicine (Assistant/Associate Professor)

Baylor College of Medicine - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking exceptional candidates for a full-time faculty position as a Palliative Medicine Provider in the section of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at an academic rank (Assistant or Associate Professor) commensurate with experience. As a Palliative Care Provider, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive palliative care to people with serious illness, focusing on symptom management, communication, and support for patients and their families. This role is integral to the academic community at Baylor College of Medicine, where you are expected to role-model and teach exceptional evidence-based care. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in clinical care and at least one additional area of focus, which may include research, quality improvement, social justice, ethics, education, or other relevant fields.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical care to inpatients with serious illness, including pain and symptoms management, emotional support, and communication of treatment goals and options.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare providers, to develop and implement patient-centered care plans that align with patients' goals and preferences.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to facilitate shared decision-making and ensure that patients' values and preferences are respected.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including performance improvement projects and palliative care program development.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: M.D. or equivalent
• Minimum Certification/Licensure: Licensed by the Texas Medical Board
• Must be board-certified or board-eligible in Palliative Medicine