Faculty Interventional Pulmonology Physician | UT Tyler School of Medicine

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

Interventional Pulmonologist Faculty Physician UTTSOM: 

The Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine invites applications for a full-time academic Interventional Pulmonologist to join a growing division committed to excellence in clinical care, medical education, and program development. This position offers a unique opportunity to participate in the continued growth of an expanding interventional pulmonary program within a rapidly evolving academic health system.

About your Role:

• Provide comprehensive interventional pulmonary services, including advanced diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy.
• Participate in robotic bronchoscopy, EBUS, pleural procedures, and airway interventions.
• Collaborate closely with thoracic surgery, oncology, radiology, pathology, and lung cancer screening programs.
• Support growth in both the capacity and complexity of interventional pulmonary services across East Texas.
• Participate in pulmonary and critical care clinical activities as appropriate.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and nursing staff.
• Participate in quality improvement, performance improvement, and program development initiatives.

Required Qualifications:

• Completion of an Interventional Pulmonary fellowship.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Interventional Pulmonology and Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine.

• Demonstrated commitment to clinical excellence and multidisciplinary patient care.
• Interest in medical education and academic medicine.
• Interest in clinical program development, quality improvement, and scholarly activity.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Significant experience in Interventional Pulmonology.
• Experience with robotic bronchoscopy, advanced diagnostic bronchoscopy, EBUS, pleural procedures, and airway interventions.
• Interest in section leadership and future administrative responsibilities.
• Interest in developing advanced training opportunities, including participation in future fellowship development efforts.

Opportunities exist for candidates interested in assuming future leadership responsibilities within the Interventional Pulmonary section.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, J-1 waiver sponsorship, or other immigration assistance at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape the future direction of Interventional Pulmonology within a growing academic medical center. The Division has a long-term goal of developing advanced interventional pulmonary training opportunities, including an Interventional Pulmonary fellowship program, and seeks candidates with the vision, leadership skills, and educational commitment to contribute to that effort. Candidates with a demonstrated passion for medical education and experience teaching learners across multiple disciplines are particularly encouraged to apply. 

About UT Health Tyler:

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.

Level I Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center

Licensed Beds: 432 Beds

OR: 12 Rooms, 2 Da Vinci Xi, 2 Cysto Rooms,

CV OR: 2 Rooms

3 Cath Labs, 3 EP Labs, including hybrid OR

ICU: 78 Beds

Labor and Delivery: 14 Beds, 20 Step Down Beds

NICU: 9 NICU Beds, 7 Step Down Beds

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.

About the community:

Tyler, TX is one of the fastest-growing medical and educational centers in East Texas—with expanding clinical services, new academic programs, and a supportive community invested in healthcare excellence. Physicians who join our region benefit from a high quality of life, low cost of living, and easy access to outdoor recreation, dining, and family-friendly amenities. As the home of the UT Tyler School of Medicine and the flagship UT Health East Texas hospital, Tyler offers a unique opportunity to practice in a dynamic environment with opportunities for academic involvement, collaboration, and long-term career growth.