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Faculty Pulmonary Medicine or General Internal Medicine with CF responsibilities - Tyler Texas (233,000 Metro Area, 90 Min to Da
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Pulmonology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Tyler, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
9/27/23
Faculty Pulmonary Medicine or General Internal Medicine with CF responsibilities - Tyler Texas (233,000 Metro Area, 90 Min to Dallas)
Seeking a Faculty Auld CF Pulmonary Physician or General Internal Medicine to join our health system comprised of 10 hospitals and more than 70 physician clinics. The ideal candidate would be BC/BE and eligible for licensure in Texas. They would also be team oriented and motivated by the opportunity to contribute to a growing academic environment.About this Position:
This position will be replacing a retiring physician who currently heads our adult cystic fibrosis program. We are looking for someone to transition into her role. We are happy to consider candidates who practice pulmonary medicine or general internal medicine in addition to their CF responsibilities.
The CF Center at Tyler is located in North East Texas, a predominantly rural area of approximately 17,456 square miles with a population of 2 million people. The CF Center is 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.
The CF Center serves a vital role in the region. We care for people who would otherwise not have access to care by a CF center. The CF Center offers the only accredited sweat-chloride testing center in the region, and our medical director works along side physicians nationally known for their work in bronchiectasis and in non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease.
Responsibilities include:
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.
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
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
Thank you for your consideration. Please let me know if you have an interest in this location/opportunity and I'll facilitate getting you additional information.
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