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: 2/21/25

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