Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Ardent Health Services; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is hiring an Inpatient Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician to lead their Rehabilitation Center. This full-time position offers mentoring for growth into a Medical Director role, with a focus on complex patient care.

Benefits

Base Salary + wRVU production incentive

State of Texas Benefits Package

Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

CME allowance

Commencement bonus

Medical debt assistance

Relocation allowance

Residency stipend

Paid malpractice coverage

Health benefits + Retirement plan

Qualifications

• Physiatrist seeking growth with mentoring opportunities.
• Experience with complex patient care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Rehabilitation Center in Tyler, TX.
• Join a team of 2 physicians and support staff.
• Manage a daily patient load of 23.

Skills

Growth Mindset

Complex Patient Care

Tools

Epic

Job description

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

UT Tyler School of Medicine is hiring an Inpatient Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician to lead our Rehabilitation Center in Tyler, TX. The ideal candidate is a physiatrist seeking growth. The team is open to mentoring and grooming the right individual to become the Medical Director of the program. A collegial growth mindset and the ability to work with some autonomy are essential; experience with complex patient care 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 staff
• 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
• CME allowance
• Commencement bonus
• Medical debt assistance + Navigate Student Loans services
• Relocation allowance
• Residency stipend
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits + Retirement plan
• Marketing + practice growth support

About Us:

UT Health East Texas serves a 600K area, including UT Health Tyler (the only Level 1 Trauma Center in the region), UT Health North Campus, and other facilities. With 974 licensed beds and various residency programs, it is advancing healthcare together.

About UT Tyler School of Medicine:

The first medical school in East Texas and part of the UT System, its mission is to train healthcare professionals for rural and underserved communities. It offers 20 residency/fellowship programs and a Master of Biotechnology program. A new Medical Education Building is under construction, scheduled for completion in fall 2025.

About Our Community:

Tyler, named one of USA Today's "Five Best Cities to Move to in Texas" in 2024, is known as the "Rose Capital of America." Located between Dallas and Shreveport, it offers affordable housing, good schools, no state income tax, and many recreational attractions including lakes and parks.