Infectious Disease Physician - Houston Methodist - Texas Medical Center

About the role

Houston Methodist Specialty Physician Group is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Infectious Disease physician to join our established Infectious Disease team at Houston Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center.

A Nationally Recognized Institution

Houston Methodist Hospital has been named the No. 1 hospital in Texas by U.S. News & World Report for 15 consecutive years and is recognized on the publication's National Honor Roll of America's Best Hospitals. Physicians joining Houston Methodist become part of an institution distinguished by clinical excellence, innovation, research and outstanding patient care.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join an accomplished team of Infectious Disease physicians in a leading academic medical center. The practice offers exposure to a broad spectrum of infectious diseases and the opportunity to collaborate with specialists across multiple disciplines in a sophisticated tertiary-care environment.

• Evaluate and manage a diverse range of infectious diseases, including complex bacterial, viral and fungal infections.
• Participate in the care of medically complex, immunocompromised and critically ill patients.
• Collaborate with specialists across multiple disciplines to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.
• Contribute to antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention initiatives.
• Opportunities for involvement in clinical education, research and academic activities based on physician interests.

Why Houston Methodist?

• Academic Excellence: Practice in one of the nation's leading academic medical centers, surrounded by respected clinicians, researchers and physician-scientists.
• Clinical Breadth: Gain exposure to complex cases and a diverse patient population in a high-acuity tertiary-care setting.
• Research Opportunities: Access a robust research environment with opportunities to participate in clinical and translational research.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside specialists across the Texas Medical Center, one of the world's largest medical complexes.
• Innovation: Be part of an organization committed to advancing medical care through research, technology and innovative clinical programs.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Internal Medicine residency.
• Fellowship training in Infectious Diseases.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Infectious Diseases.
• Eligible for an unrestricted Texas medical license.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence, collaboration and quality patient care.

Job Category: Non-clinical

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.