BC/BE Family Medicine Physician needed in Rusk, Texas

Faculty position employed by the University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, practicing in UT Health East Texas facilities.

UT Tyler School of Medicine - UT Health East Texas Physicians - Rusk RHC is seeking a BC/BE Family Medicine Physician to join the Rusk team.

About the Position:

• Join the Rusk Rural Health clinic team of 2 FM NPs and 1 FM PA
• Average daily patient volume: 18-22
• Schedule: 4 clinic days/week
• Clinic call
• Lab and X-ray onsite
• 15 minutes from UT Health Jacksonville hospital campus
• Teaching opportunities with students, residents, and fellows
• Epic EMR
• 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.

A Recruitment & Benefits Package That Values Your Talent!

Recruitment Package may include:

• Base salary + wRVU production incentive
• CME allowance
• Commencement bonus
• Medical debt consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation allowance
• Residency stipend
• Paid malpractice coverage
• University faculty retirement plans available
• Marketing + practice growth assistance

About Rusk/Jacksonville:

The Rusk clinic is 15 minutes from UT Health Jacksonville.  Jacksonville is a vibrant, growing East Texas community that provides a supportive environment for physicians and their families. Known for its natural beauty, friendly residents, and easy access to local and regional healthcare networks, Jacksonville offers an excellent quality of life with opportunities to develop strong patient relationships and make a meaningful impact. With close proximity to Tyler, and within driving distance of Dallas and Shreveport, UT Health Jacksonville has been serving the residents of Cherokee County and surrounding counties for over 100 years.

UT Health Jacksonville is a short-term acute care facility recognized for excellence, earning multiple awards and distinctions including an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, statewide recognition for outstanding achievements in rural healthcare, and acknowledgment from the American Hospital Association for its 100 years of participation and service.

Level IV Trauma Center, Level IV Acute Care Stroke Ready Facility, Level I Nursery

Licensed Beds: 33 Beds

ER: 8 Beds

ICU: 6 Beds

OR: 3 Rooms

Med/Surg: 19 Beds

Labor and Delivery: 5 Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum rooms, 8 Recovery rooms, 1 C section OR

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 service area has a population of over 1.1 million. 

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 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.

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.