Pulmonary Critical Care Physician

PULMONARY CRITICAL CARE

PHYSICIAN

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a board certified or board eligible, fellowship trained, general Pulmonary Critical Care physician to join an outstanding pulmonary critical care team at our flagship facility in Temple, Texas.

·        Mixed outpatient and inpatient practice available

·        Chance to customize your practice is doable with current call schedule

·        Four hospital-based teams (3 ICU teams and 1 pulmonary consult team)

·        Hospital based coverage 1:4

·        Telehealth ICU coverage option for additional income

·        Sleep Medicine is a plus (not required)

·        Teaching of fellows, residents and medical students

·        Academic appointment opportunity is available with our affiliate Baylor College of Medicine, commensurate with qualifications and experience

The division has a large Pulmonary/Critical Care fellowship program and centers of excellence in Critical Care, Pulmonary Hypertension, Interventional Pulmonology, Advanced lung disease, Advanced COPD care and Sleep Medicine.  Our team perform advanced diagnostic bronchoscopy with endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) and ION robot with the emphasis on personalized, high quality patient care. 

 About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple is a 636 bed multi-specialty teaching hospital with a Level I Trauma designation. U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-24 Best Hospitals, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple Ranked #7 in Texas.  The hospital was ranked as one of the top 100 hospitals and one of the top 15 teaching hospitals in the United States by Thomson Reuters. The hospital has 31 accredited residency and fellowship programs that include specialties in emergency medicine and radiology and offers a well-established and respected chaplain resident program.

 About the Community

Temple is regarded as one of the best places to live and work in Texas and was ranked the sixth most affordable place to live in the U.S In addition to no state income tax, Temple enjoys a robust economy, and a cost of living that is lower than the national average. Served by four independent school districts and nationally recognized Temple College, the community places a high priority on education.  Dubbed the “Wildflower Capital of Texas”, Temple lies along the famous Texas Wildflower Trail and is the demographic center of the state, with convenient access to major cities including Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio.

 About Baylor Scott & White Health

As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,200 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award[1]winning specialty care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves more than three million Texans. For more information, visit BSWHealth.com.

This is an employed position with a competitive salary, productivity bonus, moving allowance, generous CME, Epic EMR, and a comprehensive benefits package including 401k matching.

 Interested candidates should send a copy of their curriculum vitae to:   Deborah Dixon, CPRP, Sr. Physician Recruiter,Deborah.Dixon@BSWHealth.org   Please apply online at https://jobs.bswhealth.com

 Baylor Scott & White Health is an equal opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace.  

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits and time off

• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match up to 5%

• 457(f) savings plan with employer contribution

• CME reimbursement and paid time off

• Excellent Relocation Assistance packages

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Doctorate Degree in Medicine

- Licensed to Practice Medicine in the state of Texas by the Texas Medical Board

- Where Applicable - Employee shall be currently board certified in his or her speciality or demonstrate board of the American Board of Medical Specialties or the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists

Five of our hospitals made Healthgrades’ America’s 250 Best Hospitals list, indicating they are in the top 5% in the nation for overall clinical excellence.