Baylor College of Medicine and Department Summary:

The Margaret M. and Albert B. Alkek Department of Medicine is the largest adult practice department at Baylor College of Medicine. Founded in 1953, it is one of the largest education programs in the United States with more than 700 trainees and a highly competitive specialty fellowship training programs, including seven federally funded research training grants. Our healthcare providers see hundreds of thousands of patients in seven inpatient and outpatient facilities, and our department's clinical excellence is recognized in U.S. News and World Report.

Summary

The Section of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking an outpatient Palliative Medicine physician to provide services at the Dan L. Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Ideal candidates are patient-centered and committed to excellence in providing quality care in an outpatient setting. 

Job Duties

• Provide medical care to adults in the outpatient care setting. Supervise residents, medical students, and other learners as needed.
• Coordinate with inpatient care teams for safe discharge of patients.
• Participate in any team meetings.
• Contribute to quality improvement and/or research projects.
• Keep up with continuing medical education as per college and specialty requirements.
• Renewing and meeting all required licenses and certification requirements.
• Familiarize with the Epic electronic medical records and document all patient encounters as needed.
• Complete all documentation in a timely manner so that billing and other administrative tasks can happen smoothly to ensure a robust operational system.

Benefits include malpractice insurance, comprehensive medical/vision/dental coverage, retirement, funds for CME related activities, and shared administrative support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Requirement: MD, DO; Board Certified or board eligible.
• Licensure Requirement: Licensed by the Texas Medical Board.