Physician, Lung Transplant/Advanced Lung Disease (Assistant Professor)

Summary

Baylor (www.bcm.edu) is recognized as one of the nation's premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, and healthcare and community service. Located in the heart of the world's largest medical center (Texas Medical Center), Baylor is affiliated with multiple educational, healthcare, and research affiliates (Baylor Affiliates).

The Department of Medicine - Section of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine is seeking an Assistant Professor to serve as a Lung Transplant/Advanced Lung Disease medical provider for the Transplant/ALD unit at Baylor St. Luke's Hospital in the Texas Medical Center.

• This position will provide staffing for transplant/ALD patients in Baylor St. Luke's in the Texas Medical Center.
• Provider will have direct patient care responsibilities for patients in the critical care unit(s).
• Provider will participate in quality care improvement initiatives.

The Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine section within the Department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine is focused on patient care including transplant services at Baylor St. Luke's Hospital in the Texas Medical Center.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education required: M.D.
• Required: specialization in Lung Transplant/ALD
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Critical Care Medicine
• Commitment to clinical excellence and a track record of excellent clinical performance.
• Scholarly enthusiasm

This individual must possess a willingness to cooperate and work towards solutions that benefit all parties involved, works well individually and with others; demonstrates knowledge of internal and external patient needs, addresses complaints, makes and meets realistic commitments, and effectively communicates needs; maintains all channels of communication via efficient verbal and written methods; provides concise, complete, and professional information to others; responds to change with a positive attitude and willingness to learn as well as takes responsibility and accountability for actions; willingness to assist others; possess critical thinking and problem solving skills; escalates issues to management; supports team members; meets deadlines; acts upon directives; and takes initiative to resolve issues to produce a quality outcome.