Shape the Future of Sports Medicine| Program Director Role at The UT Health Science Center at Tyler

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

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Lead & inspire the next generation of sports medicine physicians at UT Tyler! We seek a BC/BE, fellowship-trained Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician to direct our established fellowship program.

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Responsibilities:

· Lead & Inspire: Direct the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program, fostering a thriving learning environment.

· Educate & Mentor: Lecture, supervise, teach, and mentor fellows, residents, and students in various clinical settings.

· Provide Expert Care: Deliver patient care using a multi-disciplinary approach.

· Advance the Field: Participate in scholarly activities and research.

· Team Coverage: Provide athletic team coverage.

· Collaborate & Innovate: Work with faculty to ensure a strong training program; utilize advanced techniques and therapies.

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Qualifications:

• Experience in graduate medical education (required).
• Board Certified in primary specialty (Family Medicine, PM&R, Internal Medicine).
• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Primary Care Sports Medicine.
• Minimum of one-year fellowship in primary care sports medicine.
• Musculoskeletal ultrasound experience/training (required).
• Unrestricted Texas MD or DO license or ability to obtain one.
• ACGME Residency graduate.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary + wRVU production incentive
• CME allowance
• Sign-on bonus
• Medical debt assistance + Consultative services
• Relocation allowance
• Residency stipend
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits + Retirement plan
• Marketing + practice growth assistance
• Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• H-1B and O-1 visa support available

Why UT Tyler?

• Make a Difference: Train future healthcare professionals dedicated to serving rural and underserved communities in East Texas.
• Collaborative Environment: Join an integrated, multi-disciplinary team of experts passionate about providing comprehensive patient care.
• State-of-the-Art Resources: Access advanced diagnostic equipment and dedicated support staff, including medical assistants, athletic trainers, and physical therapists.
• Impactful Research: Contribute to innovative research in multi-disciplinary human performance.

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