Outpatient Faculty Position | Collaborative environment in Jacksonville, TX

Faculty position employed by the University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, practicing in UT Health East Texas facilities.

UT Tyler School of Medicine  is seeking a  BE / BC Pediatrician  to join our experienced, collegial, and supportive team providing care in gorgeous  Jacksonville, TX  (90 minutes from Dallas, 30 minutes from Tyler, TX)

About the Position :

• Total of 2 physicians and 1 APP
• Primarily outpatient clinic 4 days / week with coverage of the newborn nursery and basic pediatric admission to a small inpatient unit; occasionally attend deliveries with NICU close by in Tyler, TX and easily accessible for consults if needed.
• Largely cares for an underserved population and includes many family units allowing for full continuum of care.
• Call is split between physicians
• Epic EMR

Recruitment Package may include :

Your Health System :

The UT Health East Texas system is comprised of nine hospitals, more than 90 physician clinics, over 500 employed providers, 13regional 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 Texas 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.

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 Tylers 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 Tylers 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 uttyler.edu / medicine to learn more.

About the Community :

Jacksonville is a quiet community, great for raising family, 30 minutes from Tyler, TX. Tyler is centrally located in Northeast Texas, approximately half-way between Dallas and Shreveport, LA. It is the largest retail, medical, and business center in Upper East Texas. It is also known as the "Rose Capital of America." Jacksonville is a 4A public school system and Tyler has highly-rated public and private schools and is home to The University of Texas at Tyler. From azaleas to zoos, Tyler provides many activities and attractions for the entire family and boasts an abundance of outdoor recreational offerings. Water enthusiasts will especially enjoy the proximity of Lake Palestine, Lake Tyler, and East Lake Tyler.