Interventional Cardiology Job In Palestine, Texas
Established Interventional Cardiology Practice near Tyler
Palestine Regional Medical Center, a 150-bed community hospital, located in the heart of the Piney Woods in Palestine, TX, 45 mi from Tyler, is recruiting a BC/BE Interventional Cardiologist. The incoming physician will join our hospital-employed, multi-specialty group, Texas Specialty Physicians and re-establish our Interventional Cardiology service line! Take over a busy practice from a retired physician and join one Cardiologist in practice. Call is 1:3 with one weekend/month (combo general/STEMI call to serve our community) and our hospitalists will admit patients to the hospital.
Generous compensation package including sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, student loan repayment assistance, stipends for early commitment, CME days and allowance, full benefits, 401k and more!
The Palestine community is situated deep in the heart of East Texas among rolling hills, hardwood forests, tall pines, dogwood trees, panoramic lakes and an abundance of wildlife. Palestine is the center of activity for surrounding smaller communities and is conveniently located between Dallas (110 mi) and Houston (152 mi), and only 45 minutes down the road from Tyler!
Palestine is a graceful, romantic city second only to Galveston in the number of historic Texas landmarks, with more than 1,600 historical sites. Educational opportunities abound in this community. Palestine has two school districts. Palestine Independent School District includes five elementary campuses, one intermediate campus, one middle school and one high school, with programs for gifted and talented students as well as high school honors and Advanced Placement courses. Westwood School District employs almost 200 teachers with a student teacher ration of 21:1 and programs in special education, gifted and talented, and honors. Trinity Valley Community College has served the Palestine community since 1972, offering vocational, technical and associate degree programs as well as diverse continuing education and community services. The Palestine campus of The University of Texas at Tyler offers bachelor degrees in nursing, business, health professions and interdisciplinary studies with teacher certification for Pre-K through 4th grade. Master degrees are offered in nursing, business and educational leadership. Other higher education institutions within driving distance include Texas A&M at College Station, Sam Houston State University, Stephen F. Austin University, Tyler Junior College and University of Texas at Tyler. The Palestine Community Theater produces four plays each season. Named the “Outstanding Library in the United States” in 1992, the Palestine Public Library has more than 70,000 volumes. The Palestine Civic Center offers 25,000 square-feet of entertainment possibilities under one roof. Palestine is host for the Spring Dogwood Trails Festival and the annual Texas Hot Pepper Festival.
Just 20 miles north of town, 25,000-acre Lake Palestine offers abundant opportunities to fish, sail, camp or simply relax. Just north of town is Davey Dogwood Park, 200 acres of streams, trees and winding roads. In addition, there are 700 acres in the Palestine Community Forest. Additional recreational opportunities include golf, canoeing, cycling, hiking and tennis. Or you can enjoy a ride on the Texas State Railroad, an 1896 train pulled by one of the original steam locomotives that takes you on a 30-mile tour of scenic East Texas forests. The Palestine YMCA offers a full range of services from youth sports activities to programs for senior citizens, all designed to help promote healthy lifestyles.
For over 60 years, the citizens of Anderson and surrounding counties have depended on the healthcare facilities in Palestine. Serving approximately 100,000 people, PRMC provides 150 beds with highly skilled staff of healthcare professionals. A full range of comprehensive care is offered including the latest in diagnostic, therapeutic and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis. Approximately 500 employees and 40 volunteers work closely with the medical staff, which includes over 70 physicians representing 28 different medical specialties.