Division Chief, Supportive and Palliative Care Physician (SPC)

Baylor Scott & White Health; Belton (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) seeks a Division Chief to lead the Supportive and Palliative Care Program in Temple, TX. The role oversees inpatient and outpatient care for a team that includes physicians, advanced practice providers, and a fellow at a 600-bed tertiary/quaternary hospital.

The successful candidate will help grow scholarly research and may assume hospice leadership duties, reporting to the Chair of Medicine.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Medicine.
• Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board.
• Board certification in their specialty or pursuing board certification as defined by the appropriate specialty board.

Education

Doctorate Degree in Medicine

Board certification in specialty

Job description

BSWH is seeking a Division Chief to join our outstanding Supportive and Palliative Care Program. This is an employed career opportunity with a generous benefits package. We are looking for a dedicated team player with a good work history. The ideal candidate should focus on quality. They should partner effectively with referring physicians, agencies, and other professionals. This ensures optimum patient care within our award-winning integrated health care system.

Job Summary

The Department of Medicine, Baylor Scott and White Central Texas Region, is looking for a new Division Chief to lead our existing group of 6 faculty Physicians, 3 Advanced Practice Providers, and 1 Fellow who perform inpatient and outpatient work at our 600-bed tertiary/quaternary hospital in Temple.

The SPC program is high-functioning and mature, with Joint Commission Certification, an ACGME-accredited fellowship, and strong partnerships with Inpatient Medicine, Geriatrics, Oncology, and Heart Transplant. The multidisciplinary team includes a chaplain, social worker, and child-life specialist.

Growth opportunities include building upon the health system-wide SPC infrastructure to develop robust research programs, and possible leadership in the BSWH Hospice program.

The position reports to the Chair of Medicine, Dr. Michael Volk. 20% time is protected for administrative/leadership duties, with additional protected time a possibility for research and/or hospice involvement depending upon the candidate’s interests and background.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401 (k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1 Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

About Us

Baylor Scott and White Health (BSWH) is a large not-for-profit healthcare system, with 53 hospitals and over 7,500 physicians across Texas. We were recently ranked among the top 5 large healthcare systems in the United States based on patient outcomes, quality measures, and patient experience. The Central Texas Region covers 5 hospitals and multiple clinics in Temple, Belton, Killeen and Waco. We are affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine (BCM), with a second campus of BCM Medical School recently constructed in Temple, and most Department of Medicine physicians have BCM academic appointments. The Department has partnered with the Baylor Scott and White Research Institute (BSWRI) to grow the clinical and health services research program, and recently hired 2 additional PhDs to lead this effort. Five of our hospitals made Healthgrades' America's 250 Best Hospitals list. This indicates they are in the top 5% in the nation for overall clinical excellence.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple is a 640-bed hospital in the heart of Central Texas and is the only Level I Trauma Center between Dallas and Austin. The facility is ranked as a Top 5 Major Teaching Hospital in the U.S. in Forbes/Merative 2022 rankings. Temple and McLane Children's make up the Magnet-designated Temple healthcare region.

About The Community

Temple and nearby Killeen are home to excellent school districts with small class sizes. Many of Killeen's high schools have been recognized by the U.S. News & World Report's Best High School rankings. Little ones can have plenty of fun and learn at the Temple Children's Museum.

The average cost of living is 30% lower than the national average in Temple, giving you more for your dollar. You'll love living the serene lifestyle, where there's plenty of outdoor fun. A quick hour's drive south will take you straight to the bright lights of Austin.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our Core Values Are

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in Medicine
• Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board
• Where applicable, the employee must be board certified in their specialty. Alternatively, they must show effective pursuit of board certification as defined by the appropriate specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialists or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ practice experience
• Some leadership experience and/or formal training in the business of medicine
• National reputation in the field, as evidenced by research accomplishments, invited talks, and/or or leadership positions in national societies
• We seek individuals fully committed to providing compassionate clinical care and expanding their clinical & leadership skill set to provide the highest quality care to seriously ill patients and their loved ones. Ideal candidates are mature professionals capable of managing complex medical and psychosocial situations and leading a high functioning, multi-disciplinary palliative medicine team.