Job Description
UT Health East Texas seeks a Faculty Adult CF Pulmonary Physician to join our health system
comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 70 physician clinics.The ideal candidate would be BC/BE and
eligible for licensure in Texas. They would also be team oriented and motivated by the opportunity
to contribute to a growing academic environment.About this Position:Â This position will be replacing
a retiring physician who currently heads our adult cystic fibrosis program. We are looking for
someone to transition into her role. We are happy to consider candidates who practice pulmonary
medicine or general internal medicine in addition to their CF responsibilities.The CF Center at the
University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSCT) at Tyler is located in North East Texas, a
predominantly rural area of approximately 17,456 square miles with a population of 2 million people.
The CF Center at UTHSCT is the only CF Center in Northeast Texas. It is 100 miles from the CF Center
in Dallas and the CF Center in Shreveport, LA., and about 200 miles from the Houston CF Center.
Caring for children and adults, the CF Center provides comprehensive services ranging from
evaluation and diagnosis to treatment, patient education, teaching and research. The CF Center has
been an affiliated (UT Southwestern) CF Center accredited by the CFF since 1985.The CF Center at
UTHSCT serves a vital role in the region. We care for people who would otherwise not have access to
care by a CF center. The CF Center offers the only accredited sweat-chloride testing center in the
region, and our medical director works along side physicians nationally known for their work in
bronchiectasis and in non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease. Responsibilities include: Attend
weekly clinic and consult on patients admitted to the hospital with CF. Work with the CF care
team to meet each patient’s 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. As a partner with the University of
Texas System, our Graduate Medical Education is an integral component at UT Health East Texas and is
growing rapidly. We are excited about our medical school opening in 2023. This growth requires
motivated and hard-working team members who will enthusiastically help to build the future of
medical care in East Texas.Benefits: Paid Medical Insurance Premiums Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Competitive Retirement Plans Professional
Development Fund Reimbursement for TX Medical License Registration Fee exempt status for DEA
License Smith County Medical Society Membership Texas Medical Association Dues Reimbursement
Medical Liability Coverage: No tail coverage policy needed Vacation Days (accruals increase at
regular intervals), Floating Holidays, University Holidays, CME Time, Sick TimeCommunity
Information:Â www.VisitTyler.com Population of over 100,000 (233,00 in the Tyler metropolitan
area) Outstanding area public and private schools 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– lake front, historical homes, modern, rural No State Income Tax]]>
Additional Information:
- Specialty: Pulmonary Critical Care
- Location: Tyler, Texas 75708
- Contact: Helene Gleason (Director, Provider Sourcing)
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.Â
Our primary service area has a population over 600,000.Â
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.Â
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.