Employed Pulmonary/Critical Care Intensivist

Why Join Us

Nacogdoches Medical Center invites you to join an established, thriving pulmonary/critical care group at a 161-bed acute care facility that has anchored the NMC Health Network for more than 40 years. You'll benefit from a strong referral base, built-in mentorship, and a well-balanced workload split between clinic and ICU with 24/7 hospitalist and anesthesia support backing you every step of the way. As part of Tenet Healthcare, one of the largest health systems in the U.S., you'll have the resources of a major network with the community feel of a close-knit East Texas practice. Texas has no state income tax, making this an opportunity that's as financially rewarding as it is professionally fulfilling.

Position Highlights

• Pulmonary/Critical Care (Intensivist) role within an established, professionally managed group
• Well-balanced clinic and ICU workload
• Flexible schedule, i.e., 7on - 7off
• Option to work in the hospital and clinic or hospital only
• 11-bed ICU at a 161-bed acute care hospital
• Average 10-20 patients per day in hospital and 6 per day in clinic
• Level 4 Trauma Center and designated Primary Stroke Center
• 24/7 hospitalist and anesthesia services on-site
• Robust primary care referral base
• APP working in clinic
• Office within walking distance of the hospital
• Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) with partnership options
• Tenet Healthcare system affiliation 50 acute care facilities nationwide

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Deferred compensation program
• Relocation assistance
• Generous PTO
• Professional development and mentorship within an established practice

Candidate Requirements

• MD or DO
• Board eligible or board certified in Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine (ABIM)
• U.S. residency training required
• Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain

Why Nacogdoches

Known as the oldest town in Texas, Nacogdoches offers a rare blend of history, culture, and natural beauty that makes it an exceptional place to live and raise a family. Residents enjoy easy access to Lake Nacogdoches, the Angelina and Davy Crockett National Forests, and miles of outdoor recreation all set against a backdrop of rolling hills and scenic piney woods. As a university town home to Stephen F. Austin State University, the community benefits from Division I athletics, a vibrant arts scene, a charming historic downtown, and excellent schools. Affordable housing and no state income tax keep the cost of living well below the national average, and the city's central location between Houston, Dallas, and Shreveport offers convenient connectivity without sacrificing small-town quality of life.

Come to beautiful Nacogdoches, located in East Texas and join a thriving pulmonary/critical care group.   

Why should you consider this opportunity?

• Tenet Healthcare is one of the largest and most comprehensive health care systems in the U.S. with a proven track record
• No state income tax in Texas!
• Strong referral base
• Established practice with mentorship
• 24/7 hospitalist and anesthesia services
• Sleep Lab available 
• Office located within walking distance to the hospital
• Well balanced work load between clinic and ICU

Highlights:

• Competitive compensation
• Generous benefit package including retirement plan and PTO
• Relocation/moving expenses paid
• Professionally managed

Candidate Requirements:

• MD or DO 
• BE/BC by the ABIM/Pulmonary/Critical Care
• U.S. residency training
• Texas licensed or eligible to obtain licensure in the State of Texas

Community Highlights:

• East Texas University Town (Stephen F. Austin State University) with NCAA Division I Athletics  
• Population of 35,000 with hospital primary service area of 100,000
• Desirable school system
• 2 local airports and 2 international airports within driving distance
• Centrally located between Houston, TX, Dallas, TX and Shreveport, LA
• Charming historic downtown
• Beautiful topography (Rolling hills, piney woods, Lakeside suburbs)
• Bordered by Angelina National Forest and nearby Davy Crockett National Forest 

Hospital/System:

• 161 bed hospital
• 11 bed ICU
• Level 4 Trauma Center
• Designated Primary Stroke Center
• Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)- with partnership options
• Tenet Healthcare Corporation
  - Established in 1969 - 100K employees
  - 50 Acute Care Facilities throughout the U.S.
  - 535 Ambulatory Surgery Centers
  - 6,000 Physician Partners/Employees
  
  

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