Faculty Rheumatologist | UT Tyler School of Medicine

Faculty position employed by the University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, practicing in UT Health East Texas facilities.Faculty Rheumatologist needed at UT Tyler School of Medicine & UT Health East Texas.We are seeking an experienced BC/BE Rheumatology physician to join ourestablished outpatient practice in Tyler, Texas.   About Your Work:  Full-Time Employment (1.0 FTE) Outpatient only  No call or weekend requirement  M-Fri 8:00am to 5:00pm  EMR: Epic RecruitmentPackage May Include:  Base salary + wRVU production incentive  CME allowance  Sign-on bonus  Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans  Relocation allowance  Residency stipend  Paid malpractice coverage Health benefits + Retirement plan  Marketing + practice growth assistance  YourHospital/Practice/Health System/School of Medicine: The UT Health East Texas system is comprised ofnine hospitals, more than 90 physician clinics, over 500 employed providers, 13regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, sixurgent care clinics, regional home health services covering 41 counties, an EMSfleet of more than 60 ambulances and four helicopters, and a comprehensiveseven-trauma center care network, including a Level 1 trauma center. Ourprimary service area has a population of over 600,000.  The University of Texas at Tyler School ofMedicine is the first medical school in East Texas and the seventh in TheUniversity of Texas System. Its mission is to train future healthcareprofessionals to embrace responsibility for the unique needs of rural andhard-to-reach communities and populations, particularly those in EastTexas.  The school offers a robust Graduate MedicalEducation program, with 20 residency and fellowship training programs, enablinggraduates to gain specialized skills in areas such as family medicine, internalmedicine,?neurology, psychiatry, surgery, and anesthesia. Additionally, UTTyler’s Master of Biotechnology program provides students with aninterdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes medical research and biotechnologyinnovation, preparing them for careers in medical research, diagnostics andtherapeutic development.  Construction is currently underway on afive-story, 248,000-square-foot Medical Education Building (MEB) in Tyler’sMidtown District. Connected by a skybridge to UT Health Tyler, the MEB willsupport interdisciplinary education for medical students and resident training.It will also aid as part of a medical education program expansion throughoutthe UT Health East Texas Health System. The building is scheduled forcompletion in the fall of 2025.  Emphasizing a community-centered approach, the UTTyler School of Medicine combines advanced research, hands-on learning, andpartnerships with regional healthcare providers to cultivate a new generationof physicians prepared to improve healthcare outcomes and enhance the qualityof life in East Texas. Visit uttyler.edu/medicine?to learn more.  Your Community: Tyler, ranked #1 of USA Today's "Five BestCities in Texas" in 2024, is known as the "Rose Capital ofAmerica." Centrally located in Northeast TX, Tyler is among the fastestgrowing regions in Texas and is the largest retail, healthcare, and businesscenter in Upper East Texas. Residents enjoy affordable housing, high-performingpublic and private schools, and no state income tax. Home to The University ofTexas at Tyler, the community has many family-fun attractions from botanical gardensto a zoo. The region is also recognized for outdoor recreational offerings,including hiking and biking trails, parks, and recreational lakes, includingLake Palestine and Lake Tyler.    ****Please note that this position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, including J-1 or H-1B visas. Additional Information: - Specialty: Rheumatology - Location: - Contact: About the Company: The UT Health East Texas Our purpose is to care for our patients, their families and each other. We do so while educating and developing the caregivers of the future. 10 hospitals >50 physician clinics >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 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, UT Health East Texas 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 at UT Health East Texas 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 two new programs starting in 2021. The University of Texas has also approved a medical school in Tyler, and we expect to take our first class in 2023.  We encourage you to learn more by visiting our websites at www.uthealtheasttexas.com and www.uthct.edu.  UT Health East Texas offers the opportunity to build a career with a thriving health system. Continued investment in facilities and services, as well as strong physician leadership, make UT Health East Texas an ideal fit for physicians at all stages of their careers. East Texas offers a family friendly lifestyle as well as easy access to major metro areas.