Epileptology Job In Tyler, Texas
Clinical Faculty: Epileptologist at the UT Health East Texas Neurological Institute
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.
Tyler, ranked #1 of USA Today's "Five Best Cities in Texas" in 2024- is known as the "Rose Capital of America." Centrally located in Northeast TX about halfway between Dallas and Shreveport, Tyler is among the fastest growing regions in Texas and is the largest retail, healthcare, and business center in Upper East Texas. Residents enjoy affordable housing, high performing public and private schools, and no state income tax! Home to The University of Texas at Tyler, the community has many family-fun attractions from botanical gardens to a zoo. The region is also recognized for outdoor recreational offerings, including hiking and biking trails, parks, and an abundance of recreational lakes, including Lake Palestine and Lake Tyler.
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.