Outpatient Pulmonary Physician | The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine

Faculty Position

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

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine in East Texas is seeking a BE/BC Faculty Pulmonologist for an outpatient opportunity.

Affiliated with 502-bed Level 1 Trauma Center, UT Health Tyler, in Tyler, TX, is searching for a Pulmonologist to join its highly skilled Pulmonology Department and team.

New graduates are welcome to apply.

Your Work:

• Outpatient Clinic setting, Monday-Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
• Join a team of 6 physicians and 5 APPs
• No Call
• Enjoy established patient base--(15+) patients daily
• EBUS and bronchoscopy available for those interested in procedures
• Team player needed to work within an established OP setting with exceptional team members.
• This includes performing comprehensive assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, and evaluating patients for ongoing treatment.
• Serve as a resource and mentor to nursing staff, residents, fellows, and APPs. Facilitate educational sessions and contribute to the overall development of protocols and guidelines within the framework of the academic OP clinic setting.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety, optimizing clinical outcomes, and improving care within all measured delivery processes.
• Contributes to research projects, scholarly activities, and evidence-based practice initiatives within the OP clinic and academic institution.
• Utilize Epic EMR

Recruitment Package may include:

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

Your Hospital/Practice/Health System:

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 of medicine 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.