Emergency Medicine Physician in Athens, Texas

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TeamHealth currently has full-time (FT), part-time (PT) and PRN openings for an emergency medicine (EM) physician at UT Health Athens in Athens, Texas. Qualified candidates must be board certified/board eligible in emergency medicine (ABEM or ABOEM) or internal medicine (IM)/family practice (FM) with emergency medicine experience.

UT Health Athens is one of 10 facilities that comprise UT Health East Texas (UTHET):

• Comprised of 10 hospitals
• More than 50 physician clinics
• 13 regional rehabilitation facilities
• 2 free standing emergency centers
• Home health services covering 41 counties
• EMS fleet of more than 45 ambulances and 4 helicopters
• Comprehensive 7 trauma center care network
• Level 1 trauma center
• Partnership with the University of Texas system, providing patients access to leading-edge research and clinical therapies

Facility Highlights:

• 26,200 annual visits
• 127-bed hospital
• 12-hour shifts for both experienced APCs (advanced practice clinicians and physicians) 
• Level IV trauma
• Level III stroke support facility designated by the Texas Department of State Health Services
• Emergency room nurses with Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and Emergency Pediatric Course (EPNC)
• Diagnostic services featuring x-ray, ultrasound, CT with iDose radiation reduction and other imaging modalities when needed
• Maternity unit featuring eight LDRP suites
• Laboratory services on-site
• Private treatment rooms
• EPIC EMR

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- Competitive 1099 compensation package including enhanced sign-on for part-time and full-time physicians 
- A network of thousands of clinicians nationwide promoting collaboration and communication
- Team of collegiate physicians and experienced APCs
- Access to professional development tools, educational resources and CME through the TeamHealth Institute
- AHRQ listed Patient Safety Organization
- Outstanding area public and private schools ? high test scores
- Small-town comforts with easy proximity to metropolitan cities (68 miles to Dallas)
- The many lakes, tall pines, and ideal climate make for scenic views and great outdoor recreation
- Affordable housing and low cost of living
- Various lifestyle choices for living ? lakefront, historical homes, or suburban ? all within 15 to 30 minutes from the clinic/hospital
- No state income tax