Summary

The candidate physician will provide care to adult patients and their families admitted to the Center for Cell And Gene Therapy at Houston Methodist Hospital. This care will be provided in a variety of settings, including the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at Houston Methodist Hospital clinic and bone marrow transplantation unit within the hospital.

Job Duties

• Obtain a comprehensive history.
• Perform complex physical examination.
• Order, obtain, and interpret laboratory and diagnostic data.
• Formulate an individualized medical plan of care.
• Write orders and documents in the medical record.
• Prescribe medications, including chemotherapy agents.
• Perform or oversee diagnostic and therapeutic procedures specific to care which may include, but are not limited to:

  1. Bone marrow biopsy & aspiration

  2. Skin biopsy

  3. Bone marrow harvesting

  4. Bone marrow infusion

  5. Stem cell infusion

  6. Cellular therapy infusion

• Provide on-going assessment and direct changes to the care plan as needed.
• Initiate and coordinate referrals with other members of the health care team.
• Act as a resource for nursing, pharmacy and medical staff, participate in educational opportunities, and participate in research.
• Additional job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Must hold or be eligible for current license for State of Texas as a Medical Doctor through the Texas Medical Board. Must have had advanced training in Blood and Marrow Transplantation (Hematology/Oncology Fellowship and/or Blood and Marrow Transplantation Fellowship).