Pulmonology - Critical Care Physician

• Seeking an experienced Pulmonary/Critical Care physician to take over an established practice and patient base.
• The hospital is open to an outpatient pulmonary-only practice as well.
• Hospital employment Inpatient/Outpatient or option for outpatient only pulmonary
• This position will have majority pulmonary with some low acuity critical care 4.5 day work week
• Little to no competition within our primary and secondary service areas

Compensation . The Starting Salary is $25,000 To $50,000 more compared to starting Medicine salaries in Houston and Dallas. Coupled with a cost of living of 20% lower than the aforementioned metropolitan areas, provides significant purchasing power to build their dream home, payoff school loans and retire early.

The Housing Market . 4 bd 4 ba 3,648 sqft
Don't miss this Elegant Historic home! The decor is nothing short of gorgeous. All window treatments & major appliances conveyed Open foyer to formal living & dining areas with Coffered ceilings & deep crown molding. Original ornate window cornices & sunny rooms. The den has ample room for visiting or TV viewing. The kitchen is a chef's paradise w/granite counters & Island eating bar. Lg Flex room could be a bedroom for the Innkeeper as a B&B. Spacious dog room & full bath off flex room. Grand staircase to 2nd floor. 3 good-sized bedrooms with ensuite baths plus a lovely Primary suite will accommodate a king bed & dresser. Plus a gorgeous custom bath, shower & tub. Laundry & more. Custom pool & privacy fenced yard & storage. Must see! This home can be yours for $379,900.

The Community. Palestine is located 45 miles from neighboring Tyler, and 2 hours to both Dallas and Waco
Service area 120k in four counties
Regional airport with several airlines for convenience

The Employer . a 156-bed facility that includes acute care, critical access and behavior health services, and serves Anderson County, as well as surrounding counties. A healthcare leader in the community for 65 years, the hospital hosts many services including state-of-the-art diagnostics, therapeutic and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Patients have access to advanced technology including a new $1.5 million MRI and Interventional Cath Lab. There is also an 11,500 ft. "Birth Place" with a Level II Nursery, and over 20 other surgical specialties.

Offers The Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, as well as a Sleep Disorder Center and Home Health services. The Behavioral Health Center of Excellence, located at the West Campus, offers both inpatient and outpatient therapy services for those 18 years and older with two distinct units (adult and geropsych) staffed by a team of medical professionals including two psychiatrists.

• 98 miles to Dallas, TX
• 99 miles to Garland, TX
• 107 miles to Plano, TX
• 110 miles to Arlington, TX
• 121 miles to Fort Worth, TX
• 139 miles to Houston, TX

• Trinity Valley Community College (about 33 miles; Athens, TX; Full-time enrollment: 5,333)
• The University of Texas at Tyler (about 45 miles; Tyler, TX; FT enrollment: 5,774)
• Tyler Junior College (about 46 miles; Tyler, TX; FT enrollment: 8,104)
• Navarro College (about 56 miles; Corsicana, TX; FT enrollment: 7,711)
• Kilgore College (about 63 miles; Kilgore, TX; FT enrollment: 3,127)

• Lake Palestine, located 30 minutes from Palestine, is a 25,600 acre recreational destination on the Neches River. With a total length of 18 miles, 135 miles of shoreline and an average depth of 16.25 ft, Lake Palestine offers plenty of room for fishing, boating, skiing and much more!
• Wolf Creek Lake in Palestine, Texas, is one of the best places for a peaceful vacation. Tucked away in an old-growth forest, this small gem has miles of clean white sand beaches as well. The lake itself is gorgeous and consists of over three thousand acres of lakes, waters, and land.

• Duncan Depot Antiques
• Palestine Farmers Market
• Texas Art Depot
• Granny Muffin Wines
• Old Town Vintage & More