Palliative Medicine - CHI St. Luke's - Woodlands (Assistant Professor)

Overview The Department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine invites applications for a full-time Palliative Medicine Provider in the Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine section at CHI St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital, at an academic rank (Assistant or Associate Professor) commensurate with experience. The role serves as the service-line medical director for the Palliative Medicine program at CHI St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital. Responsibilities include providing comprehensive inpatient palliative care focusing on symptom management, communication, and support for patients and families. Based primarily at CHI St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital. As a member of the BCM academic community, you are expected to role-model and teach evidence-based care. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in clinical care and at least one additional area of focus—research, quality improvement, ethics, education, or related fields. Job Duties Provide expert clinical care to patients with serious illness, including pain and symptoms management, emotional support, and communication of treatment goals and options. Possibly provide palliative care to patients with serious illnesses in an ambulatory setting, including follow-up visits, symptom management, and end-of-life care. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient-centered care plans aligned with patients' goals and preferences. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to facilitate shared decision-making and respect for patients' values and preferences. Serve as service-line medical director and participate in quality improvement initiatives, including performance improvement projects and palliative care program development. Minimum Qualifications MD or equivalent; licensed by the Texas Medical Board Board-certified or board-eligible in Palliative Medicine Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr