| Location | Tyler, TX |
Faculty position employed by the University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, practicing in UT Health East Texas facilities.
Position Overview: Pulmonology or Infectious Disease physician with Expertise in Non-Tuberculous Mycobacteria
The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled physician with expertise in non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) to join our growing faculty. UT Tyler is a nationally recognized Bronchiectasis and NTM Center and an integral member of the Bronchiectasis and NTM Care Center Network, as designated by the Bronchiectasis and NTM Association and the COPD Foundation.
This position is ideally suited for a board-certified or board-eligible physician in Pulmonary Critical Care or Infectious Diseases with a strong clinical and/or research background in NTM diseases. The selected candidate will serve as the Clinical Director of the UT Tyler NTM (non-tuberculous mycobacteria) Center for Innovation and provide outpatient consultation for patients with NTM and bronchiectasis. This role offers the opportunity to lead and shape a multidisciplinary program focused on advancing diagnosis, treatment, and scientific understanding of NTM infections while delivering outstanding patient care.
About the Position:
Clinical Care:
Provide expert consultation and management of patients with NTM diseases, including pulmonary and extrapulmonary infections
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including pulmonologists, infectious disease specialists, radiologists, and clinical microbiologists, to ensure comprehensive care
Lead and support the development of specialized NTM clinical programs and patient care protocols
Research and Education:
Conduct and support clinical and/or translational research focused on NTM diseases, including epidemiology, pathogenesis, antimicrobial susceptibility, and treatment outcomes
Mentor and teach medical students, residents, fellows, and other healthcare professionals
Present findings at national and international conferences and publish in peer-reviewed journals