Family Medicine Opening in Athens, TX
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Family Practice-Without OB
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:
12/17/24
**Family Medicine Physician Opening in Athens, TX**
**Position Details:**
- **Type:** Full-time, permanent
- **Role:** Clinic is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Family Physician to join our esteemed team in Athens, Texas.
- **Team Composition:** 3 experienced Physicians, 4 Nurse Practitioners, and specialty providers in cardiology, orthopedics, vascular, pain management, podiatry, endocrinology, and sleep medicine.
- **Work Schedule:** Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (half day of admin built into schedule)
- **Patient Distribution:** 100% Outpatient
- **Expected Patient Volume:** 18-22 patients per day once fully established
- **Additional Information:** Outpatient opportunity with the opportunity to round on patients in the hospital if that's of interest to you
**Benefits Include:**
- Sign-On Incentive
- Education Loan Repayment or Retention Bonus of $25k annually
- Malpractice coverage
- Retirement with employer match
- CME allowance
- Sign-On Bonus
- Relocation & Sign-On Bonus
- Education Loan Forgiveness up to $125K (25k a year starting after Year 1) if eligible
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
- Time away from practice
- A national leader in patient satisfaction and quality initiatives
**Requirements:**
- Must be Board-Certified (BC) or Board Eligible (BE) in Family Medicine
- Must possess an unrestricted Texas Medical License or be eligible for licensure in the State of Texas.
**Additional Highlights:**
- AMA recognition Joy in Medicine award for Wellness program.
- High quality hospital with robust service lines and access to diagnostics
- DYAD management and collegial community.
- Houston tertiary care hospitals with national recognition for higher complexity cases.
- Projects bringing additional industry, jobs with significant long-term growth secured.
- Arts and Music grants, local Lamar University, farm to table, cross culture cuisine and active calendar for family events.
- Nature facilities with national recognition for ecological high standards including birding, wetlands, Big Thicket preserve and Galveston Island.
**Community Highlights:**
- Located Only 75 Miles from Dallas, under 4 hours from Houston, and right outside of Tyler
- Athens has the charm of a small southern town while retaining the benefits of a larger city
- Great location toto raise a family and affordable living
- Athens offers zip-lining, hiking, mountain biking and a variety of lakes as well as concerts, museums and fine dining