Physician Advisor - Part-Time Position in East Texas

Come to Nacogdoches, Texas and join a well-run Physician Advisor program seeking a part-time physician. While experience as PA is preferred, candidates with a strong desire to succeed will be considered.

The PA is responsible to the hospital CFO for the coordination and management of medical staff affairs, liaison with medical staff, assistance in quality/process improvement and utilization review programs. The PA will also develop and coordinate the appropriate medical education and hospital-based research to the case management department, manage the administration of the hospital’s medical staff functions and generally provide professional expertise for administration in medical affairs and promotion of favorable professional relations within the hospital and community.

This is an excellent opportunity to continue with a clinical practice while launching your administrative career as part of hospital leadership.

Criteria:

• Experience as a physician leader in a large system, hospital, integrated delivery system or leader of a large complex department
• Reputation as an excellent clinician with a minimum of 5 years of experience involving the delivery of direct patient care in a hospital setting
• Board Certification in a specialty recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties

Community Highlights:

The oldest town in Texas and offers a wide variety of attractions for visitors.

• East Texas University Town with hospital service area of 100,000 residents
• University with 12,000 students
• Great School System
• 2 Local Airports and 3 international airports within 2.5 hours
• Centrally located between Houston, TX; Dallas, TX and Shreveport, LA
• Charming historic downtown
• Beautiful topography (Rolling hills, piney woods, Lakeside suburbs)
• Bordered by Angelina National Forest and nearby Davy Crockett National Forest
• Activities include:
    - 18-hole golf course,
      - 311,436 acres of inland lakes for fishing, boating,          waterskiing, etc.   
      - Hiking trails
      - Biking trails
      - Tennis Courts
      - Baseball and Soccer Complex
      - 18 community parks
      - Arts district with local Theatre
      - Movie Theatres
      - Largest Azalea Garden in Texas 

Hospital Information:

• 155 bed hospital
• 11 bed ICU
• Level 4 Trauma Center
• Designated Primary Stroke Center 
• 21,000 patient days and 6,000 admissions per year.
• 75 physicians on staff
• Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) 
• MRI/CT
• CATH lab
• Owned and Managed by Tenet Healthcare Corporation

Note: Although this is a part-time position, it does have daily on-site requirements and is not eligible for remote work.

Interested candidates should send a CV for immediate consideration.

Nacogdoches Medical Center is a 161-bed acute care facility serving as the anchor of NMC Health Network for more than 40 years. Designed to improve access to healthcare services in Nacogdoches and Shelby counties and the surrounding communities, NMC specializes in emergency services, women’s health, cardiovascular medicine and surgery, open heart surgery, cancer care, orthopedics, neurology and neurosurgery. Extensions of the network include Imaging Services, the Ambulatory Surgery Center of Nacogdoches, Wound Care, Loma Laird Cancer Center and Shelby County Emergency Services. NMC is recognized by the Joint Commission for the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nation’s oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency.

About Nacogdoches:

Nacogdoches – the oldest town in Texas is rich with history, architecture, and culture.  It is easy to see why many people choose Nacogdoches as their home and place to raise a family.  Whether you are walking through Texas’ largest azalea garden, shopping for antiques downtown, or boating on Lack Nacogdoches, this town has so much to offer!

Residents enjoy a mild climate and take advantage of the endless days outside by boating, fishing, hiking and playing golf.

Affordable housing in Nacogdoches and no state income tax help keep the cost of living below the national average and allow residents to maintain a comfortable and enjoyable lifestyle. Consider Nacogdoches!