Division Chief of Hospital Medicine at University of Texas, Tyler School of Medicine

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

UT Tyler School of Medicine seeks an accomplished leader to serve as the inaugural Division Chief of Hospital Medicine. This individual will establish, lead, and expand the Division of Hospital Medicine, ensuring excellence in clinical care and education. The Division Chief will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of hospital medicine within UT Health East Texas and fostering a culture of quality, collaboration, and academic excellence. 

About the Position:

1. Lead developing and implementing a strategic vision for the Division of Hospital Medicine.
2. Oversee the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care within hospital medicine.
3. Develop and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and operational efficiency.
4. Work with School of Medicine Tyler Administrative Team to ensure that hospitalist services at our flagship facility are highly collaborative and synergistic with Case Management, Nursing, Emergency Medicine, Palliative Care, and other departments.
5. Collaborate with Internal Medicine Residency leadership to promote a comprehensive educational program for residents and medical clerkship programs.

Requirements:

1. An Ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of Hospitalist experience, including leadership experience
2. Board Certified in Internal Medicine
3. Hold an active Texas Medical License by start date

Recruitment Package may include:

·         Base Salary + wRVU Production Incentive

·         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

·         Potential Eligibility For Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

About UT Health East Texas:

The UT Health East Texas system is comprised of 10 hospitals, more than 90 physician clinics, over 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, and a comprehensive seven-trauma center care network, including a Level 1 trauma center. Our primary service area has a population of 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. The University of Texas has opened a medical school in Tyler, which welcomed its first class in 2023.

About UT Tyler School of Medicine:

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is the first medical school in East Texas and the seventh in The University of Texas System. Its mission is to train future healthcare professionals to embrace responsibility for the unique needs of rural and hard-to-reach communities and populations, particularly those in East Texas.

The school offers a robust Graduate Medical Education program, with 20 residency and fellowship training programs, enabling graduates to gain specialized skills in areas such as family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, psychiatry, surgery, and anesthesia. Additionally, UT Tyler’s Master of Biotechnology program provides students with an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes medical research and biotechnology innovation, preparing them for careers in medical research, diagnostics and therapeutic development.

Construction is currently underway on a five-story, 248,000-square-foot Medical Education Building (MEB) in Tyler’s Midtown District. Connected by a skybridge to UT Health Tyler, the MEB will support interdisciplinary education for medical students and resident training. It will also aid as part of a medical education program expansion throughout the UT Health East Texas Health System. The building is scheduled for completion in fall of 2025.

Emphasizing a community-centered approach, the UT Tyler School of Medicine combines advanced research, hands-on learning, and partnerships with regional healthcare providers to cultivate a new generation of physicians prepared to improve healthcare outcomes and enhance the quality of life in East Texas. Visit uttyler.edu/medicine to learn more.

About Our Community:

Tyler, ranked #1 of USA Today's "Five Best Cities to Move to 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 recreational lakes, including Lake Palestine and Lake Tyler.