Clinician/Educator - Harris Health System - House Call Service (Assistant Professor)

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Houston is seeking a full-time Clinician/Educator for the House Call Service. This role involves providing primary care to homebound elderly patients, ensuring their safety, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will be patient-centered and committed to high-quality education and care.

Benefits

Malpractice insurance

Comprehensive medical/vision/dental coverage

Retirement plans

CME funds

Administrative support

Qualifications

• Provide medical care to elderly adults in the home setting.
• Maintain licensure and certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams for patient discharge safety.
• Document all encounters accurately in EPIC EMR.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

MD or DO

Geriatrics Board Certified

Job description

Clinician/Educator - Harris Health System - House Call Service (Assistant Professor)

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About the Department:
The Section of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is dedicated to excellence in patient care, education, scholarly activities, and community engagement. We focus on prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of adult elderly patients with diverse medical conditions, serving in outpatient settings across Baylor Medicine Clinic, Baylor St. Luke's CHI Hospitals, Houston Methodist Hospital, Harris Health System, and others. Our educational mission includes a large Geriatrics fellowship, a palliative care fellowship affiliated with MD Anderson, and teaching roles for medical students, residents, and physician assistants.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a full-time Clinician/Educator for the House Call Service, providing primary care for homebound elderly patients in Harris County, including home safety evaluations and transition of care visits. Ideal candidates are patient-centered and committed to high-quality care and education.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide medical care to elderly adults in the home setting.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams for patient discharge safety.
• Participate in team meetings, develop order sets and procedures.
• Handle telephone consultations several weeks per year.
• Contribute to quality improvement and research, collaborate nationally, and maintain CME requirements.
• Maintain licensure and certification.
• Document all encounters accurately in EPIC EMR in a timely manner.

Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual (Spanish) speakers are preferred.

Benefits: Malpractice insurance, comprehensive medical/vision/dental coverage, retirement plans, CME funds, and administrative support.

Minimum Qualifications:

• MD or DO, Geriatrics Board Certified.
• Licensed by the Texas Medical Board.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.