Clinical Director : Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM)Innovation Center | UT Tyler School of Medicine

Faculty position employed by the University

of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, practicing in UT Health East

Texas facilities.

Position Overview : Pulmonology

or Infectious Disease physician with Expertise in Non-Tuberculous

Mycobacteria

The University of Texas

at Tyler School of Medicine is seeking a dedicated and highly

skilled physician with expertise in non-tuberculous mycobacteria

(NTM) to join our growing faculty. UT Tyler is a nationally

recognized Bronchiectasis and NTM Center and an integral member of

the Bronchiectasis and NTM Care Center Network, as designated by

the Bronchiectasis and NTM Association and the COPD Foundation.

This position is ideally suited for a

board-certified or board-eligible physician in Pulmonary Critical

Care or Infectious Diseases with a strong clinical and / or research

background in NTM diseases. The selected candidate will serve as

the Clinical Director of the UT Tyler NTM Center for Innovation and

provide outpatient consultation for patients with NTM and

bronchiectasis. This role offers the opportunity to lead and shape

a multidisciplinary program focused on advancing diagnosis,

treatment, and scientific understanding of NTM infections while

delivering outstanding patient care.

About the Position : Clinical

Care : Provide expert

consultation and management of patients with NTM diseases,

including pulmonary and extrapulmonary infections

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams,

including pulmonologists, infectious disease specialists,

radiologists, and clinical microbiologists, to ensure comprehensive

care

Lead and support the development of

specialized NTM clinical programs and patient care protocols

Research and Education :

Conduct and support

clinical and / or translational research focused on NTM diseases,

including epidemiology, pathogenesis, antimicrobial susceptibility,

and treatment outcomes

Mentor and teach

medical students, residents, fellows, and other healthcare

professionals

Present findings at national

and international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals

Program Development :

Collaborate with

laboratory teams to optimize diagnostic and susceptibility testing

for NTM isolates

Partner with hospital

administration and other stakeholders to develop and expand

NTM-related services

Engage with patient

advocacy groups and contribute to public health initiatives

addressing mycobacterial diseases

Minimum Qualifications :

Medical Degree (MD, DO, or

equivalent)

Board certification or eligibility

in Pulmonary Critical Care or Infectious Diseases

Demonstrated clinical experience and

expertise in managing NTM diseases

Strong

interest and / or proven track record in NTM research, including

publications or funded projects

Excellent

communication, leadership, and collaborative skills

Preferred Experience :

Prior involvement in

establishing or leading NTM-focused clinical or research programs

Experience with advanced diagnostic methods

and susceptibility testing for mycobacteria

Familiarity with clinical trial design and implementation

Engagement with national or international NTM

or mycobacterial organizations

Recruitment Package May

Include the Following :

Base salary

wRVU production incentive

• CME allowance

Sign-on

bonus

Medical debt assistance

Consultative services by Navigate Student

Loans

Relocation allowance

Paid

malpractice coverage

Health benefits

Marketing and practice growth assistance

Your Organization :

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.

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

the 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  uttyler.edu / medicine to

learn more.

Your community :

Tyler, ranked #1 of USA

Today's "Five Best Cities in Texas" in 2024, is known as

the "Rose Capital of America." Centrally located in Northeast TX,

Tyler is among the fastest growing regions in Texas and is the

largest retail, healthcare, and business center in Upper East

Texas. Residents enjoy affordable housing, high-performing public

and private schools, and no state income tax! Home to The

University of Texas at Tyler, the community has many family-fun

attractions from botanical gardens to a zoo. The region is also

recognized for outdoor recreational offerings, including hiking and

biking trails, parks, and recreational lakes, including Lake

Palestine and Lake Tyler.