Pediatric Pulmonologist/ Director of the Cystic Fibrosis Program | UT Tyler School of Medicine

Join our growing Pediatric team at the University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine in Tyler, TX, as clinical faculty in providing outpatient care as a Pediatric Pulmonologist and servicing as the Director of the Cystic Fibrosis Program.  This position offers many opportunities for program development and potential leadership roles for candidates at any stage of their careers.

USA Today ranked Tyler the #1 place to move to 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

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  Show Contact Details  to learn more.

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

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