Job Description
UT Health East Texas is actively hiring an epileptologist to join the Clinical Faculty at our
Neurological Institute location in beautiful Tyler, TX. This is a great opportunity to practice
academic epileptology in a patient-focused and comprehensive epilepsy care program, including
seizure management, EEG monitoring, refractory, and full-breadth epilepsy specialist cases. Academic
Appointment and rank will be based on tenure and experience. Opportunities for research and teaching
are available. Competitive salary and a comprehensive State of Texas benefits package
included.
About this Neurology-Epilepsy Job Opening:
Outpatient Focus: Full-time, 1.0 FTE
position with no hospital call.
Specialty Group: Join a team of 8 neurologists and 3 APCs who take
first call.
Faculty Title: Academic Appointment rank to be determined
Daily Patient Load: 12-18 new
and follow-up epilepsy patients.
On-site Testing: Dedicated EEG, EMG, and NCS procedure rooms. EMU
available.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, with occasional weekend coverage.
Clinic Call: telephone only
(no hospital call requirement)
EMR: Epic
Minimum Qualifications:
Certification: ABPN
board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology-Epilepsy.
Experience: 2+ years of clinical experience
preferred, but graduating Epilepsy or Clinical Neurophysiology Fellows are encouraged to
apply.
Skills: Strong background in EEG; experience with EMG/NCS is preferred.
UT Health East
Texas Recruitment Package may include:
Base Salary + wRVU production incentive
State of Texas
Benefits Package
Potential Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
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
About Us:
With a 600K service area, UT Health East
Texas comprises of UT Health Tyler Level 1 Trauma Center, UT Health Tyler North Campus, UT Health
Athens, UT Health Carthage, UT Health Henderson, UT Health Jacksonville, UT Health Pittsburg, UT
Health Quitman, UT Health Air1/EMS, UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Hospital, UT Health Long
Term Acute Care, UT Health Hope Cancer Center, and UT Health East Texas Physicians. With 974
licensed beds, several residency programs, and a newly opened medical school in 2023- UT Health East
Texas is advancing healthcare.
About Our Community:
Tyler, Texas, is a vibrant community renowned
for its picturesque beauty, rich cultural heritage, and exceptional quality of life. Nestled in the
heart of East Texas, Tyler offers a harmonious blend of small-town charm and sophisticated
amenities, featuring a thriving arts scene, top-rated educational institutions, and a welcoming,
family-friendly environment. The city boasts numerous parks and gardens, including the famous Tyler
Rose Garden, fostering a serene and aesthetically pleasing atmosphere. Healthcare professionals will
find an engaged and supportive community with abundant opportunities for professional growth and a
balanced lifestyle. Tyler’s warm, hospitable residents and its commitment to excellence in
healthcare make it an ideal place to advance your career and enjoy a fulfilling, enriched life.
Additional Information:
- Specialty: Epileptology
- Location: Tyler, Texas
- Contact: Linda Montano, CPRP (Sourcing Specialist)
About the Company:
The UT Health East Texas
Our purpose is to care for our patients, their families and each other. We
do so while educating and developing the caregivers of the future.
10 hospitals
>50 physician
clinics
>300 employed providers
13 regional rehabilitation facilities
two freestanding emergency
centers
regional home health services covering 41 counties
an EMS fleet of more than 45 ambulances
and four helicopters
a comprehensive seven-trauma center care network, including a Level 1 trauma
center.
Our primary service area has a population over 600,000.
As a partner with the University
of Texas System, UT Health East Texas is uniquely positioned to provide east Texas patients with
access to leading-edge research and clinical therapies while training and educating the next
generation of physicians and other health professionals. Graduate Medical Education is an integral
component at UT Health East Texas and includes accredited residency programs in Family Medicine,
Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine, and Psychiatry. An Internal Medicine and General Surgery
residency took their first classes summer 2020, with two new programs starting in 2021.
The
University of Texas has also approved a medical school in Tyler, and we expect to take our first
class in 2023. We encourage you to learn more by visiting our websites at www.uthealtheasttexas.com
and www.uthct.edu.
UT Health East Texas offers the opportunity to build a career with a thriving
health system. Continued investment in facilities and services, as well as strong physician
leadership, make UT Health East Texas an ideal fit for physicians at all stages of their careers.
East Texas offers a family friendly lifestyle as well as easy access to major metro areas.