UT Health East Texas is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible emergency medicine physician to join our dynamic team at the UT Health North Campus in Tyler, Texas. This position offers the opportunity to provide high-quality emergency medical care in a certified Level IV trauma center, with the support and resources of a comprehensive health system. We are also offering a lucrative sign-on and relocation package to support your transition into our team.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance: paid by the university for employees, with discounted options available for family coverage
- Life Insurance: coverage provided at no cost
- ADA&D Insurance: coverage provided at no cost
Retirement Plans
- Optional Retirement Plan (403(b)): employer contributes 8.5% of annual salary (up to an annual limit); employee contributes 6.65% of annual salary (up to an annual limit)
- Teachers Retirement System (401(a)): employer and employee each contribute 8.25% of annual salary (up to an annual limit)
Professional Development
- Professional development fund for CME, books, and professional associations
- Reimbursement for Texas medical license registration
- Fee-Exempt Status for DEA License
- Smith County Medical Society/Texas Medical Association dues reimbursement
- Medical liability coverage: comprehensive coverage with no tail policy needed
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive emergency medical care to a diverse patient population
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, advanced practice clinicians, and specialists
- Utilize the EPIC electronic medical record system for accurate and timely documentation
- Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives and professional development activities
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Board-certified or board-eligible in emergency medicine (ABEM or ABOEM)
- Active and unrestricted Texas medical license (or eligibility to obtain one)
- DEA certification
- Strong clinical and diagnostic skills with the ability to work independently
Facility Highlights
- Certified Level IV trauma center by the state of Texas
- Annual visits: 11,242, with a patient rate of 1.34 per hour
- 24 hours of physician coverage with 12-hour shifts
- Laboratory and imaging services on-site with advanced imaging available
- 10 inpatient rooms, 2 trauma rooms, and an isolation room
- Ability to transfer to nearby UT Health Tyler Level 1 trauma center, if needed
- Total hospital beds: 130
About UT Health East Texas
UT Health East Texas is a comprehensive health system comprised of 10 hospitals, more than 50 physician clinics, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, 2 free-standing emergency centers, home health services covering 41 counties, and an EMS fleet of more than 45 ambulances and 4 helicopters. As part of the University of Texas system, we provide patients access to leading-edge research and clinical therapies.
If you're a dedicated EM physician seeking a rewarding career with exceptional benefits, we invite you to apply and become a valued member of our team at UT Health East Texas.
Apply today to make a difference in the communities of East Texas!
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Position Highlights:
- Professional liability insurance (free for employee)
- Life insurance
- Retirement
- CME
- Vacation and sick time
Tyler, Texas
Tyler, Texas, the largest city in Northeast Texas, is known as the "Rose Capital of America". The city is home to the annual Texas Rose Festival and is home to the largest rose garden in the US. Tyler features the University of Texas at Tyler and makes the area a major educational, medical, financial, and economic hub. For fun in the area, take the family to the Caldwell Zoo, spend a day shopping at Broadway Square Mall, or enjoy local eateries! Tyler, Texas, is a wonderful home for all!