Clinical Director: Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) Innovation Center | UT Tyler School of Medicine

Faculty position employed by the University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, practicing in UT Health East Texas facilities.

Position Overview: Pulmonology or Infectious Disease physician with Expertise in Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled physician with expertise in non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) to join our growing faculty. UT Tyler is a nationally recognized Bronchiectasis and NTM Center and an integral member of the Bronchiectasis and NTM Care Center Network, as designated by the Bronchiectasis and NTM Association and the COPD Foundation.

This position is ideally suited for a board-certified or board-eligible physician in Pulmonary Critical Care or Infectious Diseases with a strong clinical and/or research background in NTM diseases. The selected candidate will serve as the Clinical Director of the UT Tyler NTM Center for Innovation and provide outpatient consultation for patients with NTM and bronchiectasis. This role offers the opportunity to lead and shape a multidisciplinary program focused on advancing diagnosis, treatment, and scientific understanding of NTM infections while delivering outstanding patient care.

About the Position:

Clinical Care:

• Provide expert consultation and management of patients with NTM diseases, including pulmonary and extrapulmonary infections
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including pulmonologists, infectious disease specialists, radiologists, and clinical microbiologists, to ensure comprehensive care
• Lead and support the development of specialized NTM clinical programs and patient care protocols

Research and Education:

• Conduct and support clinical and/or translational research focused on NTM diseases, including epidemiology, pathogenesis, antimicrobial susceptibility, and treatment outcomes
• Mentor and teach medical students, residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals
• Present findings at national and international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals

Program Development:

• Collaborate with laboratory teams to optimize diagnostic and susceptibility testing for NTM isolates
• Partner with hospital administration and other stakeholders to develop and expand NTM-related services
• Engage with patient advocacy groups and contribute to public health initiatives addressing mycobacterial diseases

Minimum Qualifications:

• Medical Degree (MD, DO, or equivalent)
• Board certification or eligibility in Pulmonary Critical Care or Infectious Diseases
• Demonstrated clinical experience and expertise in managing NTM diseases
• Strong interest and/or proven track record in NTM research, including publications or funded projects
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaborative skills

Preferred Experience:

• Prior involvement in establishing or leading NTM-focused clinical or research programs
• Experience with advanced diagnostic methods and susceptibility testing for mycobacteria
• Familiarity with clinical trial design and implementation
• Engagement with national or international NTM or mycobacterial organizations

Recruitment Package May Include the Following:

• Base salary
• wRVU production incentive
• CME allowance
• Sign-on bonus
• Medical debt assistance
• Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation allowance
• Residency stipend
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits
• Retirement plan
• Marketing and practice growth assistance

Your Organization:

The UT Health East Texas system is comprised of nine hospitals, more than 90 physician clinics, over 500 employed providers, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, six urgent care clinics, regional home health services covering 41 counties, an EMS fleet of more than 60 ambulances and four helicopters, and a comprehensive seven-trauma center care network, including a Level 1 trauma center. Our primary service area has a population of over 600,000.

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is the first medical school in East Texas and the seventh in The University of Texas System. Its mission is to train future healthcare professionals to embrace responsibility for the unique needs of rural and hard-to-reach communities and populations, particularly those in East Texas.

The school offers a robust Graduate Medical Education program, with 20 residency and fellowship training programs, enabling graduates to gain specialized skills in areas such as family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, psychiatry, surgery, and anesthesia. Additionally, UT Tyler's Master of Biotechnology program provides students with an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes medical research and biotechnology innovation, preparing them for careers in medical research, diagnostics and therapeutic development.

Construction is currently underway on a five-story, 248,000-square-foot Medical Education Building (MEB) in Tyler's Midtown District. Connected by a skybridge to UT Health Tyler, the MEB will support interdisciplinary education for medical students and resident training. It will also aid as part of a medical education program expansion throughout the UT Health East Texas Health System. The building is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2025.

Emphasizing a community-centered approach, the UT Tyler School of Medicine combines advanced research, hands-on learning, and partnerships with regional healthcare providers to cultivate a new generation of physicians prepared to improve healthcare outcomes and enhance the quality of life in East Texas. Visit uttyler.edu/medicine to learn more.

Your community:

Tyler, ranked #1 of USA Today's "Five Best Cities in Texas" in 2024, is known as the "Rose Capital of America." Centrally located in Northeast TX, Tyler is among the fastest growing regions in Texas and is the largest retail, healthcare, and business center in Upper East Texas. Residents enjoy affordable housing, high-performing public and private schools, and no state income tax! Home to The University of Texas at Tyler, the community has many family-fun attractions from botanical gardens to a zoo. The region is also recognized for outdoor recreational offerings, including hiking and biking trails, parks, and recreational lakes, including Lake Palestine and Lake Tyler.