Seeking BE / BC Faculty Pulmonary or Internal Medicine Physician to join cystic fibrosis program in Tyler, TX. We are happy to consider candidates who practice pulmonary medicine or general internal medicine in addition to their CF responsibilities. Tyler is located in North East Texas, a predominantly rural area of approximately 17,456 square miles with a population of 2 million people.
Caring for children and adults, the CF Center provides comprehensive services ranging from evaluation and diagnosis to treatment, patient education, teaching and research. The program serves a vital role in the region. We care for people who would otherwise not have access to care by a CF center. It 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.
- 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.
- Teaching opportunities exist at medical school and 12 ACGME- approved residency and fellowship programs
Compensation & Benefits :
Paid Medical Insurance PremiumsLife InsuranceAccidental Death & Dismemberment InsuranceCompetitive Retirement PlansProfessional Development FundReimbursement for TX Medical License RegistrationFee exempt status for DEA LicenseSmith County Medical Society MembershipTexas Medical Association Dues ReimbursementMedical Liability Coverage : No tail coverage policy neededVacation Days (accruals increase at regular intervals), Floating Holidays, University Holidays, CME Time, Sick TimeThe Community :
Population of over 100,000 (233,000 in the Tyler metropolitan area)Outstanding area public and private schoolsSmall-town comforts with easy proximity to metropolitan citiesA family-oriented lifestyleThe many lakes, tall pines and ideal climate make for scenic views and great outdoor recreationAffordable housing and low cost of livingVarious lifestyle choices lake front, historical homes, modern, ruralNo State Income TaxAPPLY NOW or TEXT Job and email address to .
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