Medical Director: Inpatient PM&R at the UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center

UT Health East Texas is hiring an Inpatient Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician to lead our Rehabilitation Center in beautiful Tyler, TX. The ideal candidate is a physiatrist who is looking to grow. This team is open to mentoring and grooming the right individual to become the Medical Director of our program. A collegial growth mindset and the ability to work with some autonomy are essential; the ability to provide care for complex patients is a plus. About this Director/ PM&R Job Opening: 1.0 Full-Time, Inpatient Only UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Hospital Join a team of 2 physicians, 1 nurse practitioner, and support team Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Call: 1 weekend per month Daily Patient Load: 23 EMR: Epic   UT Health East Texas Recruitment Package may include: Base salary + wRVU production incentive State of Texas Benefits Package Potential Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program 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    About Us: With a 600K service area, UT Health East Texas is comprised of UT Health Tyler- the area's only Level 1 Trauma Center, UT Health North Campus, UT Health Athens, UT Health Carthage, UT Health Henderson, UT Health Jacksonville, UT Health Pittsburg, UT Health Quitman, UT Health Air1/EMS, UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Hospital, UT Health Long Term Acute Care, UT Health Hope Cancer Center, and UT Health East Texas Physicians. With 974-licensed beds, a number of residency programs and a new medical school opening in 2023- UT Health East Texas is advancing healthcare, together.   About Our Community: Tyler is centrally located in Northeast, TX about half-way between Dallas and Shreveport. It is the largest retail, medical, and business center in Upper East, TX. It is also known as the "Rose Capital of America." Tyler has highly-rated public and private schools and is home to The University of Texas at Tyler. From azaleas to zoos, Tyler has many things to do for the entire family. It is also blessed with an abundance of lakes including Lake Palestine, Lake Tyler and East Lake Tyler. Additional Information: - Specialty: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Location: Tyler, Texas - Contact: Linda Montano, CPRP (Sourcing Specialist) 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.