Inpatient Palliative Care Physician — Compassionate Leader

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Productivity bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

PTO 5 weeks

Job summary

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, part of the Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group, seeks an experienced Inpatient Palliative Care Physician to join our interdisciplinary team. You will provide comprehensive symptom management, goals of care discussions, and family support for patients with serious illnesses.

Applicants should have an MD or DO, board certification and fellowship in Palliative Medicine, and a Texas medical license.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school required.
• Board certification and fellowship in Palliative Medicine required.
• Texas medical license or eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert inpatient palliative care for patients with serious illness.
• Manage pain and symptoms and support families and patients.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to plan care goals.
• Conduct thorough needs assessments across physical, emotional and spiritual domains.
• Communicate treatment options and prognosis with patients and families.
• Coordinate family meetings and advance care planning discussions.
• Participate in quality improvement and program development efforts.
• Maintain thorough documentation in the EMR per regulations.

Skills

Excellent clinical skills

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Board certification and fellowship in Palliative Medicine

Job description

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, part of the Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group, seeks an experienced Inpatient Palliative Care Physician to join our interdisciplinary team. You will provide comprehensive symptom management, goals of care discussions, and family support for patients with serious illnesses.

Applicants should have an MD or DO, board certification and fellowship in Palliative Medicine, and a Texas medical license.