Faculty Infectious Disease | UT Tyler School of Medicine in Tyler, TX- 90 mi from Dallas Tyler,[...]

Infectious Disease Society; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Infectious Disease physician to join their growing faculty team. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment, focusing on clinical care and medical education. The position is based in a nationally recognized facility, providing a supportive atmosphere for personal and professional growth. Candidates will have opportunities to develop specialized programs in areas such as infection prevention and telehealth, contributing to the health of the East Texas community. With a commitment to training future healthcare professionals, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in patient care.

Benefits

Base salary + wRVU production incentive

CME allowance

Commencement bonus

Medical debt assistance

Relocation allowance

Residency stipend

Paid malpractice coverage

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Marketing assistance

Qualifications

• Seeking a BE/BC Infectious Disease physician with strong clinical skills.
• Candidates should be committed to medical education and community health.

Responsibilities

• Join a team of physicians to provide care in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Develop programs in infection prevention, antibiotic stewardship, and more.

Skills

Infectious Disease Expertise

Clinical Operations

Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy

Infection Prevention and Control

HIV Medicine

Telehealth

Medical Education

Education

MD or DO Degree

Board Certification in Infectious Disease

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Faculty position employed by the University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, practicing in UT Health East Texas facilities.

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine in Tyler, TX, is seeking a skilled, BE/BC Infectious Disease physician to join its established, growing Division of Infectious Disease faculty team that is helping to shape the future of medical education and clinical care in East Texas.

About Your Work:

• Join a collegial team of 4 physicians, 4 APPs, and an experienced support staff.
• Full-Time Employment.
• Faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor will be appointed to the successful applicant commensurate with their professional experience and qualifications.
• Based on interest, candidates also could develop one or more programs in the following areas: clinical operations, outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy, infection prevention and control, antibiotic stewardship, HIV medicine, telehealth, medical education/training of medical students, residents and fellows, NTM clinic and TB public health.
• Enjoy working in the inpatient setting at 502-bed, Level I Trauma Center and Level II Stroke Center- UT Health Tyler- a nationally-recognized “A” Safety-rated facility (The Leapfrog Group, Fall 2024).
• Work in the outpatient setting at UT Health Tyler North Campus.
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-5p.
• Typical schedule of inpatient service in the morning with outpatient clinic starting at 10 a.m.
• Epic EMR.

Recruitment Package may include:

• Base salary + wRVU production incentive.
• CME allowance.
• Commencement 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.

Potential Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

About Your Health System:

The UT Health East Texas system is comprised of nine hospitals, more than 90 physician clinics, over 500 employed providers, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, six urgent care clinics, regional home health services covering 41 counties, an EMS fleet of more than 60 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 of over 600,000.

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is the first medical school in East Texas and the seventh in The University of Texas System. Its mission is to train future healthcare professionals to embrace responsibility for the unique needs of rural and hard-to-reach communities and populations, particularly those in East Texas.

The school offers a robust Graduate Medical Education program, with 20 residency and fellowship training programs, enabling graduates to gain specialized skills in areas such as family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, psychiatry, surgery, and anesthesia.

Construction is currently underway on a five-story, 248,000-square-foot Medical Education Building (MEB) in Tyler’s Midtown District. Connected by a skybridge to UT Health Tyler, the MEB will support interdisciplinary education for medical students and resident training. It will also aid as part of a medical education program expansion throughout the UT Health East Texas Health System. The building is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2025.

Emphasizing a community-centered approach, the UT Tyler School of Medicine combines advanced research, hands-on learning, and partnerships with regional healthcare providers to cultivate a new generation of physicians prepared to improve healthcare outcomes and enhance the quality of life in East Texas. Visit uttyler.edu/medicine to learn more.

About Your community:

Tyler, ranked #1 of USA Today's "Five Best Cities to Move to in Texas" in 2024- is known as the "Rose Capital of America." Centrally located in Northeast TX. Tyler is among the fastest growing regions in Texas and is the largest retail, healthcare, and business center in Upper East Texas. Residents enjoy affordable housing, high-performing public and private schools, and no state income tax! Home to The University of Texas at Tyler, the community has many family-fun attractions from botanical gardens to a zoo. The region is also recognized for outdoor recreational offerings, including hiking and biking trails, parks, and recreational lakes, including Lake Palestine and Lake Tyler.