Medical Director of Palliative Care
5 Days Old
Medical Director Opportunity Looking for an experienced medical director to lead our palliative care practice at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center McKinney. The medical director will manage the day-to-day operations of the group, including staffing, schedule oversight, and quality initiatives, while also collaborating with the hospital departments and leadership. The medical director will enjoy the well-established practice and supportive hospital leadership.
The Physician HTPN examines and treats patients with various conditions. They take patient histories, request tests, make diagnoses, and prescribe treatments. They administer vaccinations, perform follow-up exams, and educate patients on disease prevention and health maintenance. The Physician HTPN supervises the clinical activities of allied health and advanced practice professionals.
Essential Functions of the Role:
Chair the Hospital Palliative Care Committee.
Serve as Hospital lead for Palliative Care Consultation Services.
Develop, review, maintain and execute ongoing multi-year Strategic Plans for Clinical Ethics and Palliative Care (CE&PC) delivery at the Hospital;
Serve as working member of BHCS System Ethics and Palliative Care Council (SEPCC).
Develop and execute programs for training of physician and non-physician staff to deliver CE&PC services both on inpatient and outpatient basis.
Provide leadership for the physicians and staff to enhance clinical expertise in the care of patients suffering with pain and other symptoms associated with the treatments of advanced life-limiting disease.
Supervise the clinical activities of a care team that may consist of other providers, and allied health professionals.
Belonging Statement:
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported, and that our workforce should be reflective of the communities we serve.
Qualifications:
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Required.
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
3-5 years of experience in practice or clinical management
Strong communication and collaborative skills are essential for effectively working with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
- Location:
- Mckinney, TX, United States
- Category:
- Management Occupations