Division Chief of Hospital Medicine at University of Texas, Tyler School of Medicine in Tyler, Texas

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 seeks an accomplished leader to serve as the inaugural Division Chief of Hospital Medicine. This individual will establish, lead, and expand the Division ofHospital Medicine, ensuring excellence in clinical care and education. The Division Chief will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of hospital medicine within UT Health East Texas and fostering a culture of quality, collaboration, and academic excellence. 

About the Position:  

• Lead developing and implementing a strategic vision for the Division of Hospital Medicine. 
• Oversee the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care within hospital medicine. 
• Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency. 
• Work with School of Medicine Tyler Administrative Team to ensure that hospitalist services at our flagship facility are highly collaborative and synergistic with Case Management, Nursing, Emergency Medicine, Palliative Care, and other departments. 
• Collaborate with Internal Medicine Residency leadership to promote a comprehensive educational program for residents and medical clerkship programs. 

Requirements:  

• An Ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of Hospitalist experience, including leadership experience 
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine 
• Hold an active Texas Medical License by start date 

Recruitment Package may include: 

• Base salary + w/RVU 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.

About Ardent Health Services

From our roots in behavioral health to our groundbreaking partnership with leading real estate investment trust Ventas, Ardent has earned a reputation as one of the industry’s strongest – and most innovative – hospital operators. Since 2001, Ardent has invested more than $835 million in raising the standard of care in the communities we serve.

Ardent includes: 30 Hospitals; 4,287 Licensed Beds; 26,000 employees; 180 clinic locations; 1,200 employed providers; and 2.6 million provider encounters/day