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Seeking BE/BC Faculty Pulmonary or Internal Medicine Physician to join cystic fibrosis program in Tyler, TX. We are happy to consider candidates who practice pulmonary medicine or general internal medicine in addition to their CF responsibilities. Tyler is located in North East Texas, a predominantly rural area of approximately 17,456 square miles with a population of 2 million people. Caring for children and adults, the CF Center provides comprehensive services ranging from evaluation and diagnosis to treatment, patient education, teaching and research. The program serves a vital role in the region. We care for people who would otherwise not have access to care by a CF center. It offers the only accredited sweat-chloride testing center in the region, and our medical director works along side physicians nationally known for their work in bronchiectasis and in non-tuberculous mycobacterial disease. * Attend weekly clinic and consult on patients admitted to the hospital with CF. * Work with the CF care team to meet each patient s individual needs. * Participate in the CF registry. * Participate in quality improvement initiatives. * Participate in research as part of the therapeutic development network. * Work with the center director and the CF coordinator on the yearly grant budget. * Attend the yearly North American cystic fibrosis conference. * Teaching opportunities exist at medical school and 12 ACGME- approved residency and fellowship programs Compensation & Benefits: * Paid Medical Insurance Premiums * Life Insurance * Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance * Competitive Retirement Plans * Professional Development Fund * Reimbursement for TX Medical License Registration * Fee exempt status for DEA License * Smith County Medical Society Membership * Texas Medical Association Dues Reimbursement * Medical Liability Coverage: No tail coverage policy needed * Vacation Days (accruals increase at regular intervals), Floating Holidays, University Holidays, CME Time, Sick Time The Community: * Population of over 100,000 (233,000 in the Tyler metropolitan area) * Outstanding area public and private schools * Small-town comforts with easy proximity to metropolitan cities * A family-oriented lifestyle * The many lakes, tall pines and ideal climate make for scenic views and great outdoor recreation * Affordable housing and low cost of living * Various lifestyle choices lake front, historical homes, modern, rural * No State Income Tax APPLY NOW or TEXT Job and email address to . Search all of our provider opportunities here: