BE/BC Gastroenterologist needed... UT Tyler School of Medicine & UT Health East Texas is seeking a BE/BC General Gastroenterologist to join its practice at UT Health Athens in Athens, Texas. Faculty position employed by the University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, practicing in UT Health East Texas facilities.
UT Health Athens hospital is located near Lake Athens , which is a 1,799-acre reservoir on the east side of Athens. A beautiful community with an abundance of space for all outdoor recreational opportunities to take advantage of when you are not practicing medicine. Our comprehensive facilities and hospital programs provide collaborative, multi-disciplinary care, and access to technologies including EPIC/EMR and DaVinci robot.
UT Health Athens is experiencing a period of unprecedented growth and development coupled with institutional expansion. Our new 60,000 sq. ft. medical office building is coming up in 2027. About Your Work: Join (1) Physician and (2) advanced providers 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 ERCP experience is desired Both inpatient and outpatient services M-F 8am-5pm (Clinic & Procedure days) (15) patients expected per day in OP (clinic) Opportunity to work with residents Both seasoned and new graduates are welcomed to apply About 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 primary service area has a population of over 600,000. About UT Tyle 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.
The building is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2025. 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: Athens, Texas, established in 1850 and named after Athens, Greece, is the county seat of Henderson County and one of East Texas’s most culturally rich communities. Known for its blend of small-town charm and historical significance, Athens played an important role in regional agriculture, rail transport, and local industry. Come embrace a practice setting and lifestyle of harmony in Athens, Texas, a rapidly growing regional hub in East Texas.
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