UT Health East Texas- Faculty Pulmonologist with CF Certification | Tyler, TX - 90 mi from Dallas

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

Job summary

An established health system is seeking a dedicated Faculty Pulmonologist with Cystic Fibrosis Certification to join their team in Tyler, Texas. This role offers the opportunity to lead a growing academic program and work closely with a specialized care team. The position involves direct patient care, participation in quality improvement initiatives, and contributions to research efforts aimed at advancing treatment for cystic fibrosis. With a supportive community and a focus on innovative healthcare, this position promises a fulfilling career in a vibrant, family-friendly environment.

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

• Must be board certified in Pulmonary Medicine with a focus on Cystic Fibrosis.
• Experience in quality improvement and research initiatives is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the adult cystic fibrosis program and provide patient care.
• Participate in research and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Cystic Fibrosis Certification

Pulmonary Medicine

Quality Improvement Initiatives

Research

Education

MD or DO degree

Residency in Internal Medicine

Fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine

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 - UT Health East Texas is searching for a Faculty Pulmonologist w/ Cystic Fibrosis Certification to join our health system comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 70 physician clinics in Tyler, TX - 90 mi from Dallas.

About this Position:

• Replace a retiring pulmonary physician who currently leads the adult cystic fibrosis program (incoming physician will transition into this role)
• Those interested in practicing Pulmonary in addition to doing their CF duties are welcome to apply
• Growing academic program with 60 Internal Medicine Residents and a new medical school opening in 2023
• 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.

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

- H-1B support
- O-1

About The Cystic Fibrosis Center at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler: The Cystic Fibrosis Center at the University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSCT) at Tyler is located in North East Texas, with a population of 2 million people. As 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 and offers the only accredited sweat-chloride testing center in the region, with our medical director working alongside physicians nationally known for their work in bronchiectasis and in non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease.

About UT Tyler School of Medicine:

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. Additionally, UT Tyler’s Master of Biotechnology program provides students with an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes medical research and biotechnology innovation, preparing them for careers in medical research, diagnostics, and therapeutic development.

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 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 Our 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 about halfway between Dallas and Shreveport, 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.