Faculty Pediatrics Opportunity | UT Health East Texas | Jacksonville TX- 90 minutes from Dallas

UT Health East Texas is searching for a compassionate BE/BC Pediatrician for an employed, faculty position in gorgeous Jacksonville, TX- 90 minutes from Dallas, 30 minutes from Tyler, TX.

About the Position:

• Total of 2 physicians and 2 APPs
• 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

As a partner with the University of Texas System, our Graduate Medical Education is an integral component at UT Health East Texas and is growing rapidly. We are excited about the addition of a new medical school, which opened in 2023.

Recruitment Package may include:

• Base salary + wRVU production incentive
• CME allowance
• Sign-on 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

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• H-1B support via the H-1B lottery
• O-1

About UT Health East Texas:

Formed in 2018 through the combination of East Texas Medical Center Regional Healthcare System (ETMC) and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (UT Health Northeast), UT Health East Texas provides care to thousands of patients each year through its extensive regional network of 10 hospitals, multiple clinics, rehabilitation centers, freestanding emergency centers, urgent care facilities and other locations.

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About the Community: Jacksonville is a quiet community, great for raising a 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.

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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