Ambulatory Operations (Assistant Professor)

Job Duties

• Provide exemplary care with courtesy and respect in all patient care matters.
• Oversee the primary and secondary healthcare of each patient on a personalized basis.
• Display complex medical diagnosis and problem-solving skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Educate and engage each patient (and family members, as appropriate) in all personal healthcare matters.
• Obtain health history and perform physical examinations.
• Assess lifestyle behaviors and family history.
• Diagnose and develop therapeutic treatment plan for active medical issues.
• Develop preventive health and lifestyle improvement recommendations.
• Prescribe medication in accordance with legal and professional guidelines.
• Review and act upon incoming reports (lab, imaging, genetics) in a timely manner.
• Maintain monitoring of each patient’s condition and progress; reevaluate treatment plan(s) as necessary.
• Arrange patient referrals for specialty, inpatient, and other levels of care.
• Collaborate with broader clinical team to co-manage care.
• Communicate directly with hospitalized patients as needed.
• Document timely, efficiently, and thoroughly in the electronic medical record.
• Achieve coverage for colleagues according to call schedule.
• Achieve established quality benchmarks in the top decile.
• Provide same day access to patients by way of preferred method (in-clinic, telephonic, or video visit).
• Remain available to patients after office hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Respond to patient and staff requests within 4 hours.
• Collaborate and communicate with referral providers on specialty care in a timely and clear manner.
• Achieve patient satisfaction scores in the top level.
• Uphold ethical standards and protect the highest level of patient confidentiality.
• Maintain hospital privileges at appropriate facilities as needed.

Professionalism

• Interact professionally to promote a culture of engagement and loyalty.
• Work effectively with executive leadership, colleagues, staff, patrons, professional groups, and other members of the community.
• Communicate clearly, concisely and effectively with others (internally and externally, verbally and in writing).
• Pursue continuing education to integrate advanced tools and techniques into the practice.
• Adhere to all applicable Baylor College of Medicine and Ambulatory Operations policies, procedures and objectives.
• Maintain a highly professional and hygienic appearance.
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Actively support the College’s mission, values, and strategic vision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Board certification in Internal Medicine or Family Practice
• 10+ years of progressive clinical and leadership experience
• Demonstrated skills in preventive/acute/chronic/complex care
• Experience in an academic or research institution (preferred)
• Additional board certification in related field (preferred)
• Leadership in professional organizations (preferred)
• Related research and publications (preferred)

Licensure/Certification

• Current Texas State medical license
• CURRENT DEA certification
• CURRENT CPR/ACLS certification
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Current immunization records
• Applicable department, payer, and facility appointment