Division Chief, Supportive and Palliative Care (SPC)

Division Chief, Supportive and Palliative Care (SPC)

Temple, TexasPosted 1mo agoattending physician
~$310,000SalaryDr Signal· Limited coverage

Reported by 8 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Internal MedicineFull-time

Overview

Location
Temple, Texas
SalaryDr Signal range
$275k – $445k

8 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Multisite health system (including 600-bed tertiary/quaternary hospital and clinics) · Tertiary/quaternary hospital

Role summary

The job is for a Division Chief in Supportive and Palliative Care at a 600-bed tertiary/quaternary hospital in the Baylor Scott and White Central Texas Region, with leadership and clinical responsibilities in inpatient and outpatient palliative care. The position includes 20% protected administrative time, potential research involvement, and a multidisciplinary team with APPs and fellows.

What the posting highlights

  • Care setting: Inpatient and outpatient
  • Patient population: Seriously ill patients requiring supportive and palliative care
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
  • APP collaboration or supervision is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$275k–$445k · $310k median
$255kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$465k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$275k – $445k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
8 recent physician reports · state cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation

Benefits named in the posting

  • eligibility for benefits on day 1
  • dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 5%
  • debt-free tuition assistance
  • immediate access to time off benefits
Physician-reported total comp$275k–$445k · $310k median
$255kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$465k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 8 recent, approved physician reports (state cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Baylor Scott & White Health

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Multisite health system (including 600-bed tertiary/quaternary hospital and clinics)
Facility type
Tertiary/quaternary hospital
Beds
600
Patient population
Seriously ill patients requiring supportive and palliative care
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Texas
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Multisite health system (including 600-bed tertiary/quaternary hospital and clinics)

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Questions to ask the employer

  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Inpatient / outpatient
inpatient and outpatient
Admin burden
20% protected time for administrative/leadership duties, additional possible protected time for research/hospice
Research
Yes
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 mo ago
Last verified
2 days ago
Extraction confidence
85%

Full description

Division Chief, Supportive and Palliative Care (SPC) Job Summary The Department of Medicine, Baylor Scott and White Central Texas Region, is looking for a new Division Chief to lead our existing group of 6 faculty Physicians, 3 Advanced Practice Providers, and 1 Fellow who perform inpatient and outpatient work at our 600-bed tertiary/quaternary hospital in Temple. The new Chief would take over from an existing physician who is transitioning to part-time after years of outstanding leadership. The SPC program is high-functioning and mature, with Joint Commission Certification, an ACGME-accredited fellowship, and strong partnerships with Inpatient Medicine, Geriatrics, Oncology, and Heart Transplant. The multidisciplinary team includes a chaplain, social worker, and child-life specialist. Growth opportunities include building upon the health system-wide SPC infrastructure to develop robust research programs, and possible leadership in the BSWH Hospice program. The position reports to the Chair of Medicine, Dr. Michael Volk. 20% time is protected for administrative/leadership duties, with additional protected time a possibility for research and/or hospice involvement depending upon the candidate's interests and background. Minimum Qualifications Doctorate Degree in Medicine Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board Board Certified/Board Eligible in Palliative Medicine. Alternatively, candidate must show effective pursuit of board certification as defined by the appropriate specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists. Preferred Qualifications At least 5 years' practice experience Some leadership experience and/or formal training in the business of medicine National reputation in the field, as evidenced by research accomplishments, invited talks, and/or or leadership positions in national societies We seek individuals fully committed to providing compassionate clinical care and expanding their clinical & leadership skill set to provide the highest quality care to seriously ill patients and their loved ones. Ideal candidates are mature professionals capable of managing complex medical and psychosocial situations and leading a high functioning, multi-disciplinary palliative medicine team. About Us Baylor Scott and White Health (BSWH) is a large non-profit healthcare system, with 51 hospitals and over 7,500 physicians across Texas. We were recently ranked among the top 5 large healthcare systems in the United States based on patient outcomes, quality measures, and patient experience. The Central Texas Region covers 5 hospitals and multiple clinics in Temple, Belton, Killeen and Waco. We are affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine (BCM), with a second campus of BCM Medical School recently constructed in Temple, and most Department of Medicine physicians have BCM academic appointments. The Department has partnered with the Baylor Scott and White Research Institute (BSWRI) to grow the clinical and health services research program, and recently hired 2 additional PhDs to lead this effort. Our Core Values are We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. We never settle by constantly striving for better. We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience. Benefits Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include: Eligibility on day 1 for all benefits Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match, up to 5% Debt-free tuition assistance, offering access to many no-cost and low-cost degrees, certificates and more Immediate access to time off benefits At Baylor Scott & White Health, your well-being is our top priority. Note: Benefits may vary based on position type and/or level 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.