University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine | Full-Time Pediatric Pulmonologist and Director of the Cystic Fibrosis Program

USA Today ranked Tyler the #1 place to live in Texas based on affordability and quality of life.

Your Work:

• New graduates encouraged to apply
• Join 3 physicians - Colleagues are experienced, collegial and supportive
• Occasional inpatient consults
• Evening and weekend call covered by Pediatrics staff
• 8 bed pediatric unit
• 14 bed newborn nursery
• Level 3 NICU with 24/7 in-house coverage
• As the director of the Cystic Fibrosis Program, an affiliate of UTSW that cares for approximately 30 pediatric and 80 adult patients, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, which includes an adult pulmonologist who oversees the care of adult patients.

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

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.  

As a partner with the University of Texas System, UT Health East Texas is uniquely positioned to provide East Texans with access to leading-edge research and clinical therapies while training and educating the next generation of providers and other health professionals. Graduate Medical Education is an integral component at UT Health East Texas. With Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine, and Psychiatry residency programs, we also welcomed our first class of medical students in 2023 in partnership with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.

Community Information: 

Tyler is centrally located in Northeast, TX about halfway between Dallas and Shreveport. It is the largest retail, medical and business center in Upper East, TX.

• Outstanding area public and private schools – high test scores
• 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 for living – lakefront, historical homes, or suburban – all within 15 to 30 minutes from the clinic/hospital