Pulmonology Opening in Tyler, TX
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Pulmonology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Tyler, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
9/23/24
**Faculty Pulmonologist opening in Tyler, TX**
Located 1.5 hours from Dallas, TX and 1.5 hours from Shreveport, LA
**Position Details:**
- Full-time, permanent
- Faculty Pulmonologist w/ Cystic Fibrosis Certification to join our health system comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 70 physician clinics in Tyler, TX- 90 mi from Dallas.
- Replace a retiring pulmonary physician who currently leads the adult cystic fibrosis program (incoming physician will transition into this role)
- Those interested in practicing Pulmonary in addition to doing their CF duties are welcome to apply
- Growing academic program with 60 Internal Medicine Residents and a new medical school opening in 2023
- Attend weekly clinic and consult on patients admitted to the hospital with CF.
- Work with the CF care team to meet each patients individual needs.
- Participate in the CF registry.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
- Participate in research as part of the therapeutic development network.
- Work with the center director and the CF coordinator on the yearly grant budget.
- Attend the yearly North American cystic fibrosis conference.
**Compensation and Benefits:**
- Competitive income with attractive benefits package
- Excellent physician schedule and lifestyle
- Friendly work environment with established physicians
- Advanced diagnostics and technology on site
- Strong referral network
- Vacation Days, Floating Holidays, University Holidays, CME Time, Sick Time
- Reimbursement for TX Medical License Registration
- Fee exempt status for DEA License Medical Liability Coverage: No tail coverage policy needed
- Medical Liability Coverage: No tail coverage policy needed
**Additional Information:**
- The health system is comprised of 10 hospitals, more than 50 physician clinics, over 300 employed providers, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, regional home health services covering 41 counties, an EMS fleet of more than 45 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 over 600,000. As a partner with the University of Texas System, the hospital is uniquely positioned to provide east Texas patients with access to leading-edge research and clinical therapies while training and educating the next generation of physicians and other health professionals. Graduate Medical Education is an integral component and includes accredited residency programs in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine, and Psychiatry. An Internal Medicine and General Surgery residency took their first classes summer 2020, with four new programs slated for 2021. The University of Texas has also approved a medical school in Tyler, and we expect to take our first class in 2023.
- Tyler is an affordable metropolitan city of over 100,000 offering cultural diversity, a major university campus, a healthy range of medium to large size businesses, and is known for its rolling hills, forested landscapes, lakes, pine trees, Rose Garden, and a number of arts and educational venues. Dallas and Shreveport, Louisiana are within 90 minutes driving time from Tyler.
- Outstanding area public and private schools high test scores
- Small-town comforts with easy proximity to metropolitan cities
- A family-oriented lifestyle
- 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 lake front, historical homes, or suburban all within 10 to 15 minutes from the clinic/hospital
- No state income tax