Faculty Cardiology | UT Health Athens

UT Health East Texas is seeking a BC/BE General Cardiologist to join their practice in beautiful Athens, Texas. Excellent communication and team-building skills are essential in this supportive and growing service line.

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

 About the Position:

• Single Specialty Group
• Join a team of 17 Cardiologists, 12 Nurse Practitioners, and support staff
• Inpatient/Outpatient
• Full-Time, 1.0 FTE
• Onsite Testing
• Expected Patient Load: 20+ daily
• Call response required, with excess pay
• EMR: Epic

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. 

UT Health East Texas Recruitment Package may include:

• Base Salary + wRVU production incentive
• Potential Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• 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 Health Athens: 

It is a short-term acute care facility recognized for excellence, earning an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, placement on Newsweek’s America’s Best-in-State Hospitals 2025 list, and recognition from the Texas Hospital Association for its long-standing service and commitment to high-quality healthcare.

• Level IV Trauma Center, Level IV Acute Stroke Ready Facility, Level I Nursery
• Licensed Beds: 127 Beds
• ER: 20 beds + 2 Trauma Beds
• ICU: 10 Beds
• OR: 5 Rooms, Da Vinci Xi, 2 GI Suites
• Med/Surg: 100 Beds
• Labor and Delivery: 8 Beds

About UT Health East Texas:

UT Health Tyler has earned multiple recognitions, including the American Heart Association’s 2025 “Get with the Guidelines” awards for high-quality heart failure and stroke care, Healthgrades’ “America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award, and systemwide honors for exceptional employee engagement and loyalty.

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.

About the Community: 

Athens, Texas is a growing community in East Texas known for its friendly residents, affordable cost of living, and convenient access to both Tyler (45 minutes) and Dallas (1 hour). The area offers strong school systems, safe neighborhoods, and ample outdoor recreation including nearby lakes, parks, and trails. Physicians practicing in Athens can expect a supportive, collaborative medical environment with an opportunity to build longstanding patient relationships and make a meaningful difference in the health of the community.