PRN Physiatry Position | UT Tyler School of Medicine

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is seeking a PRN Inpatient Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physician to join its rehabilitation team at the 49-bed UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center in Tyler, Texas.

 The ideal candidate will have an interest in academics and the ability to provide high-quality and compassionate care to complex patients.

About Your Work:

• Inpatient
• Join an experienced team that includes 1 nurse practitioner, physical therapists, nurses, support staff
• Potential Hours: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Daily Patient Load: 16-20
• EMR: Epic
• Opportunities for outpatient clinic if desired

Certifications: UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center is a Joint Commission-accredited facility for Limb Loss and Stroke Rehabilitation.

Recruitment Package may include:

• Base salary
• CME allowance
• Commencement bonus
• Medical debt consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits + Retirement plan
• Marketing + practice growth assistance

About UT Health Rehabilitation Hospital:

• UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Hospital is a 49-bed facility in Tyler offering intensive, specialized therapy for patients recovering from stroke, injury, or surgery, supported by full system resources and outpatient services. It has earned the Get With The Guidelines–Stroke Gold Plus Award, Target: Type 2 Honor Roll, and a 25-year Texas Hospital Association membership honor.

   

  14 Outpatient Therapy Rooms

  11 Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Rooms  

  Olympic Fitness Center and Pool

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.