Emergency Medicine Physician in Athens, Texas
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Emergency Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Athens, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/11/24
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TeamHealth currently has full-time (FT), part-time (PT) and PRN openings for an emergency medicine (EM) physician at UT Health Athens in Athens, Texas. Qualified candidates must be board certified/board eligible in emergency medicine (ABEM or ABOEM) or internal medicine (IM)/family practice (FM) with emergency medicine experience.
UT Health Athens is one of 10 facilities that comprise UT Health East Texas (UTHET):
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Position Highlights:
TeamHealth currently has full-time (FT), part-time (PT) and PRN openings for an emergency medicine (EM) physician at UT Health Athens in Athens, Texas. Qualified candidates must be board certified/board eligible in emergency medicine (ABEM or ABOEM) or internal medicine (IM)/family practice (FM) with emergency medicine experience.
UT Health Athens is one of 10 facilities that comprise UT Health East Texas (UTHET):
- Comprised of 10 hospitals
- More than 50 physician clinics
- 13 regional rehabilitation facilities
- 2 free standing emergency centers
- Home health services covering 41 counties
- EMS fleet of more than 45 ambulances and 4 helicopters
- Comprehensive 7 trauma center care network
- Level 1 trauma center
- Partnership with the University of Texas system, providing patients access to leading-edge research and clinical therapies
- 26,200 annual visits
- 127-bed hospital
- 12-hour shifts for both experienced APCs (advanced practice clinicians and physicians)
- Level IV trauma
- Level III stroke support facility designated by the Texas Department of State Health Services
- Emergency room nurses with Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and Emergency Pediatric Course (EPNC)
- Diagnostic services featuring x-ray, ultrasound, CT with iDose radiation reduction and other imaging modalities when needed
- Maternity unit featuring eight LDRP suites
- Laboratory services on-site
- Private treatment rooms
- EPIC EMR
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Position Highlights:
- Competitive 1099 compensation package including enhanced sign-on for part-time and full-time physicians
- A network of thousands of clinicians nationwide promoting collaboration and communication
- Team of collegiate physicians and experienced APCs
- Access to professional development tools, educational resources and CME through the TeamHealth Institute
- AHRQ listed Patient Safety Organization
- Outstanding area public and private schools ? high test scores
- Small-town comforts with easy proximity to metropolitan cities (68 miles to Dallas)
- The many lakes, tall pines, and ideal climate make for scenic views and great outdoor recreation
- Affordable housing and low cost of living
- Various lifestyle choices for living ? lakefront, historical homes, or suburban ? all within 15 to 30 minutes from the clinic/hospital
- No state income tax