Pulmonary & Critical Care Physician | UT Tyler School of Medicine

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

The Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time academic Pulmonology & Critical Care physician to join a growing division committed to excellence in clinical care, medical education, and program development. This position offers a unique opportunity to participate in the continued growth of an expanding pulmonary & critical care program within a rapidly evolving academic health system.

Through its partnership with UT Health East Texas, the School of Medicine is committed to advancing patient care, medical education, clinical innovation, and scholarly activity while expanding access to specialized services throughout the region.

Your Work:

• Join team of (8) Physicians (4) APP's
• Inpatient & Outpatient 
• Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm 
• Patient Volume 12-15+
• Call: 1:8
• Smart Technology: See more patients without extending your day. Our providers use Epic EMR and Ambience AI scribe technology to automate documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding—leading to better work-life balance and revenue

Requirements: BE/BC in both Pulmonology and Critical Care

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

Opportunities exist for candidates interested in assuming future leadership responsibilities within Pulmonary & Critical Care section.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, J-1 waiver sponsorship, or other immigration assistance at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

UT Health Tyler:

UT Health Tyler has earned multiple recognitions, including the American Heart Association’s 2025 “Get with the Guidelines” awards for high-quality heart failure and stroke care, Healthgrades’ “America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award, and systemwide honors for exceptional employee engagement and loyalty.

Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center

Licensed Beds: 432 Beds

OR: 12 Rooms, 2 Da Vinci Xi, 2 Cysto Rooms,

CV OR: 2 Rooms

3 Cath Labs, 3 EP Labs, including hybrid OR

ICU: 78 Beds

Labor and Delivery: 14 Beds, 20 Step Down Beds

NICU: 9 NICU Beds, 7 Step Down Beds

UT Health East Texas:

The UT Health East Texas system is comprised of nine hospitals, more than 90 physician clinics, over 500 employed providers, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, six urgent care clinics, regional home health services covering 41 counties, an EMS fleet of more than 60 ambulances and four helicopters, and a comprehensive seven-trauma center care network, including a Level 1 trauma center. Our service area has a population of over 1.1 million. 

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.

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 the Community:

Tyler, TX is one of the fastest-growing medical and educational centers in East Texas—with expanding clinical services, new academic programs, and a supportive community invested in healthcare excellence. Physicians who join our region benefit from a high quality of life, low cost of living, and easy access to outdoor recreation, dining, and family-friendly amenities. As the home of the UT Tyler School of Medicine and the flagship UT Health East Texas hospital, Tyler offers a unique opportunity to practice in a dynamic environment with opportunities for academic involvement, collaboration, and long-term career growth.