General Cardiology Faculty | UT Tyler School of Medicine | Athens, TX- 68 mi fro

UT Tyler School of Medicine is seeking a BE/BC General Cardiologist to join its employed practice in beautiful Athens, Texas68 miles from Dallas. Excellent communication and team-building skills are essential in this supportive and growing service line.

About the Position:

• Single Specialty Group
• Join a comprehensive team of 17 Cardiologists, 12 Nurse Practitioners, and support staff
• Inpatient/Outpatient
• UT Health Athens is a 127-bed facility recently ranked as an A Patient-Safety rated facility by The Leapfrog Group (Fall 2024)
• Full-Time, 1.0 FTE
• Onsite Testing
• Expected Patient Load: 20+ daily
• Call response required with additional pay
• EMR: Epic

Recruitment Package may include:

• Base Salary + wRVU production incentive
• CME allowance
• Commencement bonus
• Medical debt assistance + consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation allowance
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits + retirement plan
• Marketing + practice growth assistance

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 serve rural and hard-to-reach communities, especially in East Texas.

The school offers a robust Graduate Medical Education program with 20 residency and fellowship training programs, including specialties such as family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, psychiatry, surgery, and anesthesia. Its Master of Biotechnology program emphasizes medical research and biotech innovation, preparing students for careers in diagnostics and therapeutic development.

Construction is underway on a five-story, 248,000-square-foot Medical Education Building (MEB) in Tylers Midtown District, scheduled for completion in fall 2025. Connected to UT Health Tyler by a sky bridge, the MEB will support interdisciplinary education and expand medical training within the UT Health East Texas system.

UT Tyler School of Medicine emphasizes a community-centered approach, combining research, hands-on learning, and regional healthcare partnerships to prepare physicians who will improve healthcare outcomes and quality of life in East Texas. Visit uttyler.edu/medicine to learn more.

About the Community: Athens is a vibrant hidden gem in East Texas, with Cedar Creek Lake and the Trinity River nearby. Just 68 miles from Dallas, Athens offers small-town charm with big-city amenities. Family-friendly attractions include the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, East Texas Arboretum and Botanical Society, and Henderson County Regional Fair Park. Local wineries and a brewery in downtown Athens provide leisure options, along with shopping and art galleries.