Inpatient PM&R Medical Director | Build & Lead at UT Tyler School of Medicine

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

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is seeking a dynamic Inpatient Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician to join and lead our expanding rehabilitation team at the 49-bed UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center in Tyler, TX. This is a unique opportunity to join as Medical Director, or to step into a leadership-track role with support to grow into the Medical Director of our inpatient rehab program.

Knowledge of compliance and regulations surrounding inpatient rehabilitation is paramount. The ideal candidate will have a collegial growth mindset and the ability to provide high-quality and compassionate care to complex patients.

About Your Work:

• 1.0 Full-Time
• Join an experienced team that includes 1 nurse practitioner, physical therapists, nurses, support staff
• 80% Clinical/20% Administrative
• Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (or flexible schedule)
• Call: 7 days/month that includes 1 weekend per month
• Rewarding teaching opportunities
• Daily Patient Load: 16-20
• EMR: Epic
• Opportunities for outpatient clinic if desired

Certifications: UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center is a Joint Commission-accredited facility for Limb Loss and Stroke Rehabilitation.

Recruitment Package may include:

• Base salary + wRVU production incentive
• State of Texas Benefits Package
• Potential Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• 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

About UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center: