Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is seeking a full-time Palliative Care Physician to join the Houston Methodist Baytown team. To meet the rapidly expanding needs of the community, the Palliative Care Physician must be committed to providing unparalleled patient care with a primary responsibility for treating patients in an outpatient setting to reduce or control pain and debilitating symptoms and in driving discussions about goals of care, prognosis, treatment options, and advanced care planning. In addition, the successful candidate will lead a team of 3 experienced Palliative Care inpatient NPs.Qualifications:
Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Palliative Care
Ability to obtain a Texas medical license or have a Texas medical license in good standing.
Candidates with experience or new residents/fellows are welcome to apply.
Compensation/Benefits:
Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and productivity bonus.
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Generous Retirement Benefits
Excellent PTO Plan
About Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group:Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group - As one of the nation’s leading hospitals and academic medical centers, Houston Methodist has brought together some of the nation’s leading experts in multiple specialties to serve our patients. As part of Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group (HMSPG), these specialists not only provide excellent clinical care, but are on the forefront of research, developing leading-edge technologies and treatments, and teaching the medical pioneers of tomorrow. This combination of clinical service, research and academics ensures patients have access to the latest in treatments and technologies while providing the best in comprehensive patient care. Established as a non-profit corporation and certified by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, HMSPG enables physicians to maintain autonomy with respect to their clinical practice while growing their practice within an academic environment.About Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital:When joining Houston Methodist Baytown, you are joining a premier hospital system and leading community hospital. Texas US News and World Report ranked Houston Methodist the best hospital system in Texas for the 13 th year. This year, Houston Methodist Baytown, was recognized as the #7 hospital in the metro Houston area.Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital has been meeting the health care needs of the residents of Baytown, Harris, Liberty and Chambers counties for more than 75 years, and is transforming health care in the region. As a matter of fact, this institution was recognized in 2021 and 2022 by Vizient as a national top performer in the Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership annual ranking. Since opening its doors in 1948, the hospital has provided exceptional treatment with integrity, skill, and compassion.Located 26 miles from Downtown Houston, Houston Methodist Baytown is the area's only full-service hospital offering specialized medical care for patients at every stage in life. Furthermore, we recently opened a new state of the art tower to further enhance the care delivered to the community! This 325 operating bed hospital with 18 operating rooms, and over 1,900 employees, brings Texas Medical Center excellence and quality care close to East Harris and surrounding countiesCompany Profile:Houston 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.Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal Contractor – priority referral Protected Veterans requested.