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

UT Tyler School of Medicine - UT Health East Texas is hiring a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician to join our elite team at the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center in Tyler, nestled in the picturesque Texas Pineywoods. As part of UT Health Tyler, one of 10 facilities within UT Health East Texas, you'll be at the forefront of emergency care in a facility that also serves as a Level II Primary Stroke Center and the hub for UT Health East Texas EMS and AIR 1.

Key Highlights:

• Team Composition: 15 Emergency Medicine Physicians and 7 Advanced Practice Providers.
• Facility Details: 36 ED beds, including three exam rooms, currently staffed at 24 (12 holding beds).
• EMR: Epic.

About this Emergency Medicine Job Opening:

• Group: Single-Specialty - UT Health East Texas Physicians Medical Group.
  Schedule: Flexible 12-hour shifts, totaling 12 shifts per month.
  Qualifications: ABEM board certified/eligible. Both experienced and graduating Emergency Medicine physicians are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Us?

UT Health East Texas offers a competitive recruitment package, which may include:

• Base salary with wRVU production incentives.
• State of Texas Benefits Package.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• CME allowance, sign-on bonus, and relocation assistance.
• Medical debt assistance with consultative services from Navigate Student Loans.
• Residency stipend and paid malpractice coverage.
• Comprehensive health benefits and a robust retirement plan.
• Marketing and practice growth support.

About UT Health East Texas:

Founded during World War II, UT Health Tyler is now a key institution within the renowned University of Texas System. Our three-story, $67-million Academic Center, which houses advanced cancer treatment technology, reflects our commitment to excellence in patient care, medical education, and research. Our growth continues with the recent opening of the UT Tyler School of Medicine in 2023.

About UT Tyler School of Medicine:

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 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.

About Our Community:

Tyler, ranked #1 of USA Today's "Five Best Cities to Move to in Texas" in 2024- is known as the "Rose Capital of America." Centrally located in Northeast TX about halfway between Dallas and Shreveport, 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.