Palliative Care Opportunity - Houston Methodist - Sugar Land!

Interested applicants, please forward a copy of your CV to Tricia Selsberg - pselsberg@houstonmethodist.org and indicate "Palliative Care - Sugar Land" in the subject line.

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is seeking a skilled and compassionate Inpatient Palliative Care Provider who is seasoned with  broad acute care experience managing a variety of disease states to join our interdisciplinary team at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. 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.

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert clinical care to inpatients with serious illness, including pain and symptom management, emotional support, and communication of treatment goals and options.
• Collaborate 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.
• Conduct thorough assessments of patients' physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs and develop appropriate care plans accordingly.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team to facilitate shared decision-making and ensure that patients' values and preferences are respected.
• Provide education and support to patients and families regarding disease prognosis, treatment options, and end-of-life care planning.
• Coordinate and facilitate family meetings and care conferences to address patients' goals of care, advance care planning, and end-of-life decisions.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, including performance improvement projects and palliative care program development.
• Provide emotional support and counseling to patients and families, addressing their psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Collaborate with other specialties, including primary care, oncology, geriatrics, and other relevant disciplines, to provide comprehensive palliative care to patients with diverse diagnoses.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in the electronic medical record, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Medical degree from an accredited medical school
• Board certification and fellowship in Palliative Medicine
• Active medical license in the state of Texas
• Excellent clinical skills and ability to manage complex medical and psychosocial issues
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and education

Houston Methodist offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families through compassionate palliative care.

Sugar Land is a suburb of Houston, TX located in Fort Bend County-- Live in one of the most diverse communities in America offering endless activities while practicing palliative care with an opportunity that truly offers security and has a definite need for your services. It’s the ideal place to live, work and play — our community offers a great combination of the comforts of urban life with cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. Just a short drive from Downtown Houston, this suburban county is home to more than 900,000 residents and serves as the health care destination for many surrounding counties.

• Broadway productions, symphony, opera and international art exhibits
• Spectacular lakefront housing available minutes from the facility
• Highly ranked, outstanding public and private school systems