Core Faculty Physician – Family Medicine - Houston Methodist Sugar Land

Interested applicants - Please forward a copy of your CV to Rob Henges - Henges_MDRecruitment@houstonmethodist.org

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group is seeking a board-certified Family Medicine primary care physician to supervise Family Medicine residents in the resident Primary Care Clinic and serve as Core Faculty for the family medicine residency program at our Sugar Land campus. This is a clinical faculty position in an outpatient setting with a strong focus on academic responsibilities.  Responsibilities include:

• Serve as attending/faculty physicians in the residency continuity clinic supervising residents.
• Provide direct patient care for patients in the Family Medicine Clinic.
• Assist in developing, directing, and managing the Family Medicine residency program.
• Administer and maintain an educational environment conducive to educating residents in each of the ACGME competency areas. 
• Regularly participate in organized clinical discussions, rounds, including journal clubs and conferences. 
• Serve as role models and mentors for the residents.
• Participate in scholarly activity and quality improvement projects with the residents.
• Protected administrative time is provided to support educational leadership, program development, and scholarly activity
• Support and infrastructure are available for scholarly activity, including quality improvement initiatives, research collaboration, and national presentations
• Opportunity to join a collaborative and engaged leadership team committed to mentorship, innovation, and excellence in graduate medical education
• Leadership involvement in curriculum development and participation in key committees such as the CCC and PEC

The ideal candidate will bring demonstrated leadership in GME, including residency program administration, curriculum development, and resident mentorship.  Candidates will also have a minimum of three years of experience in graduate medical education, and a strong track record in teaching within an ambulatory care setting, along with a passion for shaping the culture and growth of a residency program.  in teaching and precepting residents, experience in graduate medical education, and skills in research or quality improvement focused in ambulatory care. Qualifications include current certification by the American Board of Family Medicine and eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the state of Texas.

The core faculty will also be provided academic titles with our Houston Methodist Academic Institute and our Medical School affiliates such as Weill Cornell Medical College and/or Texas A & M College of Medicine.  Ultimate title of Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professor is commensurate with experience.  

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group is leading medicine in our communities and expanding every day. From our patient-centric approach to our dedication to innovation and access, our growing network of 200-plus physicians is providing top-quality care to patients at 45 locations throughout the Houston metro area. As part of the vast Houston Methodist Hospital system, we have the resources to enact innovative strategies and technologies to support our growing organization. From centralized scheduling and referral management to physician education and engagement, we are dedicated to optimizing the health care experience for our physicians, staff, and above all, our patients.

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With more than 40 locations throughout the Greater Houston area, Houston Methodist Primary Care Group brings quality, compassionate care to the entire family and to the communities where our patients work and live. As part of the Houston Methodist health system — one of the nation’s leading health systems — the Primary Care Group offers efficient access to world-class specialty care and hospital services from a network comprised of the nation’s leading hospitals and health care professionals.

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.