Palliative Medicine Clinician & Educator — Asst/Assoc Prof

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

UTHealth Houston’s McGovern Medical School seeks a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor for the Joan and Stanford Alexander Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine. The role centers on high-quality clinical palliative care at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and includes supervision of learners and participation in divisional activities.

The position emphasizes compassionate, patient- and family-centered care for older adults and those with serious illness, across

Qualifications

• MD or DO required.
• Texas Medical License.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Hospice & Palliative Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in palliative medicine at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center (patients 16+ trauma, 18+ medicine).
• Supervise and teach medical students, residents, and fellows in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care teams to support patient- and family-centered decision-making.
• Contribute to divisional and departmental service activities related to clinical operations.

Education

MD/DO required

Job description

UTHealth Houston’s McGovern Medical School seeks a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor for the Joan and Stanford Alexander Division of Geriatric and Palliative Medicine. The role centers on high-quality clinical palliative care at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and includes supervision of learners and participation in divisional activities.

The position emphasizes compassionate, patient- and family-centered care for older adults and those with serious illness, across