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Interested candidates, please forward a copy of your CV to Tricia Selsberg - Selsberg _
nHouston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is seeking a skilled and compassionate Inpatient Palliative Care Provider with broad acute care experience managing a variety of disease states to join our interdisciplinary team at Houston Methodist Hospital (Texas Medical Center). As an Inpatient Palliative Care Provider, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive palliative care to patients with serious illness, focusing on symptom management, communication, and support for patients and their families.
nResponsibilities:
nProvide expert clinical care to inpatients with serious illness, including pain and symptom management, emotional support, and communication of treatment goals and options.
nCollaborate with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and other healthcare providers, to develop and implement patient-centered care plans that align with patients' goals and preferences.
nConduct thorough assessments of patients' physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs and develop appropriate care plans accordingly.
nCommunicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to facilitate shared decision-making and ensure that patients' values and preferences are respected.
nProvide education and support to patients and families regarding disease prognosis, treatment options, and end-of-life care planning.
nCoordinate and facilitate family meetings and care conferences to address patients' goals of care, advance care planning, and end-of-life decisions.
nParticipate in quality improvement initiatives, including performance improvement projects and palliative care program development.
nProvide emotional support and counseling to patients and families, addressing their psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs.
nCollaborate with other specialties, including primary care, oncology, geriatrics, and other relevant disciplines, to provide comprehensive palliative care to patients with diverse diagnoses.
nMaintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in the electronic medical record, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
nQualifications:
nMedical degree from an accredited medical school
nBoard certification and fellowship in Palliative Medicine
nActive medical license in the state of Texas
nExcellent clinical skills and ability to manage complex medical and psychosocial issues
nStrong communication and interpersonal skills
nAbility to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment
nCompassionate and patient-centered approach to care
nCommitment to ongoing professional development and education
nCompensation/Benefits:
nNationally competitive salary plus productivity bonuses
nSign-on bonus
nGenerous retirement and 401(k) plans
n5 weeks of PTO; 1 week of CME and Holidays
nHealth, Dental & Vision Insurance
nForward-thinking leadership and executive support
nWork that makes a difference
nPlus many other great benefits!
nWelcome to Houston:
nAs the fourth-largest city in the United States, Houston is home to a respected and energetic arts community, celebrated restaurants, world-renowned theater groups, and the brains behind U.S. space exploration. Home to the third-largest consular corps in the nation, Houston is a mecca of diversity, giving breath to one of the most vivid cultural scenes in the country.
nCompany Profile:
nHouston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is an integral part of Houston Methodist's overall strategy to become one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. Established as a nonprofit corporation certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, the Specialty Physician Group enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.
nHouston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
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