MD or DO with board certification by ABEM or AOBEM
Minimum 3 years of experience as Program Director (PD), Associate Program Director (APD), or core faculty
Leadership experience in educational settings is advantageous
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Expertise in emergency medicine curriculum development
Responsibilities
Lead and direct the Emergency Medicine Accreditation process
Oversee program administration and resident recruitment
Supervise residents and faculty to support development
Foster a cohesive and scholarly learning environment
Ensure curriculum compliance with accreditation standards
Manage compliance and reporting for ACGME and governing bodies
Collaborate with departmental and physician leaders
Benefits
CME Allowance
Commencement Bonus
Medical Debt Assistance with consultative services
Relocation Allowance
Paid Malpractice Coverage
Health Benefits and Retirement Plan
Potential eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Full Job Description
Faculty position employed by the University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, practicing in UT Health East Texas facilities.
University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is searching for an experienced Emergency Medicine physician leader to serve as the inaugural Emergency Medicine Residency Program Director at its growing academic institution in Tyler, TX.
This is an opportunity to spearhead the development, approval, and implementation of an Emergency Medicine Residency Program. The incoming Program Director will be integral to assisting the UT Tyler School of Medicine including the region's only Level I Trauma Center, in its mission of cultivating a new generation of physicians prepared to improve healthcare outcomes and enhance the quality of life in East Texas.
The main responsibilities of the Program Director will include: • Lead and Direct the Emergency Medicine Accreditation process • Program Administration • Resident Recruitment/Selection • Resident and Faculty Supervision • Fostering a scholarly and collegial learning environment • Educational Oversight to ensure curriculum compliance meets accreditation standards • Compliance and Reporting: to ensure ACGME and other governing bodies' requirements are met • Collaboration with other departmental and physician leaders
Position Highlights: • Advanced Care: UT Health Tyler, a 502-bed tertiary facility that is home to a Level II Primary Stroke Center, and the hub for UT Health East Texas EMS and AIR 1. • Team Composition: 16 Emergency Medicine Physicians and 8 Advanced Practice Providers. • Facility Details: 36 ED beds, including three exam rooms, currently staffed at 24 (12 holding beds). • Administrative Time: At least 50% of the Program Director's time will be administrative time. • Clinical Time: 4-6 shifts/month (12 hour shifts and competitive hourly rate) • Advanced Simulation Center: w/ dedicated UT Tyler SOM faculty and support staff • EMR: Epic
Required Certifications/Experience: • MD or DO, with board certification by ABEM or AOBEM • Minimum of 3 years of experience as PD, APD, or core faculty
Recruitment Package may include: • CME Allowance • Commencement Bonus • Medical Debt Assistance + Consultative Services by Navigate Student Loans • Relocation Allowance • Paid Malpractice Coverage • Health Benefits + Retirement Plan
Potential Eligibility For Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
About Ardent Health Services
Ardent Health Services is a healthcare company that operates hospitals and other healthcare facilities in the United States. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. Ardent Health Services is committed to providing high-quality healthcare services to patients and their families. The company's mission is to improve the health of the communities it serves by providing compassionate, personalized care.
