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

The Department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking exceptional candidates for a full‑time faculty position as a Palliative Medicine Provider at an academic rank (Assistant or Associate Professor), serving as the service‑line medical director for the Palliative Medicine program at CHI St. Luke's The Woodlands Hospital. This role will provide comprehensive inpatient palliative care to people with serious illness, focusing on symptom management, communication, and support for patients and their families. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellence in clinical care and in at least one additional area of focus – research, quality improvement, ethics, education, or other. Job Duties Provide expert clinical care to patients with serious illness, including pain and symptom 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, end‑of‑life care, and counseling visits. 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. Serve as service‑line medical director and participate in quality improvement initiatives, including performance improvement projects and palliative care program development. Minimum Qualifications 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. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr