Physician / Pulmonology / Texas / Locum or Permanent / Faculty Pulmonologist opening in east TX[...]

Confidential; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated Faculty Physician for their cystic fibrosis program in Tyler, Texas. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive care to patients while engaging in teaching and research. The position is set in a supportive community known for its family-friendly atmosphere and outdoor activities. Candidates will benefit from competitive compensation and a range of perks, including paid medical insurance and professional development funds. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients with cystic fibrosis, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

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

Medical Liability Coverage: No tail coverage policy needed

Vacation Days

CME Time

Qualifications

• Seeking BE/BC Faculty Pulmonary or Internal Medicine Physician.
• Experience in cystic fibrosis care and teaching is essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly clinic and consult on patients with CF.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and research.

Skills

Board Certified in Pulmonary Medicine

Patient Care

Teaching

Research

Quality Improvement Initiatives

Education

Medical Degree (MD or DO)

Board Eligibility/Certification

Job description

Physician / Pulmonology / Texas / Locum or Permanent / Faculty Pulmonologist opening in east TX for Cystic Fibrosis program Job at Confidential summary:

We are seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Faculty Pulmonary or Internal Medicine Physician to join our cystic fibrosis program in Tyler, TX. The role entails providing comprehensive services to children and adults with cystic fibrosis, including patient care, teaching, research, and participation in quality improvement initiatives. Candidates will enjoy competitive benefits and the opportunity to work in a supportive community known for its family-friendly environment and outdoor recreational activities.

Seeking BE/BC Faculty Pulmonary or Internal Medicine Physician to join cystic fibrosis program in Tyler, TX. We are happy to consider candidates who practice pulmonary medicine or general internal medicine in addition to their CF responsibilities. Tyler is located in North East Texas, a predominantly rural area of approximately 17,456 square miles with a population of 2 million people.

Caring for children and adults, the CF Center provides comprehensive services ranging from evaluation and diagnosis to treatment, patient education, teaching and research. The program serves a vital role in the region. We care for people who would otherwise not have access to care by a CF center. It offers the only accredited sweat-chloride testing center in the region, and our medical director works alongside physicians nationally known for their work in bronchiectasis and in non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease.

• 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.
• Teaching opportunities exist at medical school and 12 ACGME-approved residency and fellowship programs.

Compensation & 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 Time

The Community:

• Population of over 100,000 (233,000 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