Nephrology Opening to Join Private Practice in East Texas- Nacogdoches

We are actively seeking a Nephrologist to join an existing nephology practice.

This is a unique and rare opportunity to join an established practice of 25 years. The current provider is looking to retire and wants to leave his practice in the right hands to continue to take care of the community.  

Highlights:

• Well established practice with mentoring physician
• Clinic 8AM-5PM, standard clinic schedule with support for hospital consultations and involvement with local dialysis center
• Well balanced work load:
     40% in Dialysis Clinics
     30% time Rounding/Consulting at Hospital
     30% time in the Office (about 1.5 days per week)
• Rotate call 1/4 with other providers

Financial Package:

• Guaranteed Income/salary from the practice and supported by hospital
• All professional expenses included in financial package
• Excellent benefits package that includes paid time off and production bonus
• Moving expenses paid
• Professionally managed

Candidate Requirements:

• MD or DO degree required
• BE/BC with the American Board of Internal Medicine/Nephrology
• General Nephrologist needed – training in vascular access is a bonus
• Can do interventions if trained
• Previous experience preferred but not required 
• Texas licensed or eligible to obtain licensure in the State of Texas
• Must be a team player and work well with others

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
    - Established in 1969
      - 60 Acute Care Facilities throughout America
      - 460 Outpatient Centers
      - 5,000 Physician Partners/Employees
      - $25 Billion in Revenue managed by Conifer

Awarded the "Grade A" national ranking for quality and safety 6 straight years

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Successful Nacogdoches physicians enjoy a family-friendly small town with countless outdoor activities and a culture rich with history. Nacogdoches is considered one of the most historic towns in Texas and offers a wide variety of attractions for visitors from all over the world. 

Interested candidates should submit a CV for immediate consideration. All candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible, have a favorable work history and great references.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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!