Medicine - Medical Oncology (Assistant Professor)

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX invites applications for a Medical Oncology faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher. The role focuses on delivering patient-centered oncology care within a large public health system serving Harris County.

The position emphasizes high-quality clinical care, multidisciplinary collaboration, teaching of residents, fellows and medical students, and participation in clinical trials when available.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD degree.
• Board certified or board eligible in Medical Oncology (Hematology/Oncology acceptable).
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure and DEA registration.
• Strong commitment to patient centered care in an underserved population.
• Experience or interest in clinical trials, population-based oncology, or safety net oncology delivery preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient medical oncology care for patients treated within Harris Health facilities.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and coordinated oncology care pathways.
• Collaborate with surgical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, and supportive services.
• Teach and supervise residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical settings.
• Participate in clinical documentation, billing, and compliance activities consistent with faculty standards.
• Engage in quality improvement, clinical trials (when available), or programmatic development aligned with Harris Health oncology services.
• Share in call coverage and service responsibilities consistent with operational needs.

Skills

Team-based care

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Teaching

Education

MD or MD/PhD

Job description

Medicine - Medical Oncology (Assistant Professor)

Division: Medicine

Work Arrangement:

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range:

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule:

Summary

The Department of Medicine, Section of Hematology & Oncology at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM), in collaboration with Harris Health System, is recruiting a Medical Oncology faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher. This role is focused on delivering patient centered oncology care within a large public health system serving Harris County.

The position emphasizes high quality clinical care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and teaching within an academic safety net environment. Disease site focus may be tailored to programmatic needs, with flexibility for general oncology coverage as required by Harris Health operations.

Job Duties

• Provide inpatient and outpatient medical oncology care for patients treated within Harris Health facilities.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and coordinated oncology care pathways.
• Collaborate with surgical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, and supportive services.
• Teach and supervise residents, fellows, and medical students in clinical settings.
• Participate in clinical documentation, billing, and compliance activities consistent with faculty standards.
• Engage in quality improvement, clinical trials (when available), or programmatic development aligned with Harris Health oncology services.
• Share in call coverage and service responsibilities consistent with operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD degree.
• Board certified or board eligible in Medical Oncology (Hematology/Oncology acceptable).
• Eligible for Texas medical licensure and DEA registration.
• Strong commitment to patient centered care in an underserved population.
• Experience or interest in clinical trials, population-based oncology, or safety net oncology delivery preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, team-based environment.

Academic Environment

Faculty will hold an academic appointment at Baylor College of Medicine and will contribute to its missions of education, clinical excellence, and service. Harris Health provides a unique environment to deliver complex oncology care while addressing health disparities and advancing equitable cancer treatment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Requisition ID: 25073

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.