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Join TeamHealth as a full-time emergency medicine physician at UT Health Athens in Athens, Texas. At UT Health, we don’t just treat emergencies, we anchor a community in its most critical moments. Located in the heart of Athens, our hospital blends advanced medical capability with small town connection. We’re seeking a dynamic, decisive, and compassionate EM physician ready to make an immediate impact. Life in Athens, Texas, offers the rare balance of professional fulfillment and personal quality of life. Enjoy lake living, outdoor recreation, a short drive to Dallas for urban amenities, and a lower cost of living without sacrificing access to resources.
About UT Health- Athens Emergency Department
- Level IV Trauma
- Level 4 certified stroke center
- Annual patient volume of 26,000
- 22-bed ED
- EMR: EPIC
- CLEO dictation for efficient, accurate clinical documentation, reducing administrative responsibility and supporting real-time patient care
- 24 hours of physician coverage (12-hour shifts)
- 24 hours of APC coverage
Position Requirements
- Board prepared or board certified in emergency medicine through American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM), American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM)
- Will also consider those boarded in the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM), American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine (AOBIM), American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), or American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine (AOBFM) with emergency medicine experience
- Texas medical license and DEA or ability to obtain prior to start date
Advance your career in emergency medicine with TeamHealth at UT Health Athens. Apply today to join a supportive team and make a lasting impact in East Texas.
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Benefits
- Collegial practice environment with supportive system and medical director
- Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
- Over 300,000 CME hours available through TeamHealth Institute
- Flexible scheduling supporting a work-life balance
- Affordable cost of living and no state income tax
Facility
The hospital features a 24-hour emergency department designated a Level IV trauma center and Level III stroke center; surgical suites, including five operating rooms and two suites dedicated to GI procedures; advanced diagnostic technology; 10-bed ICU; maternity unit featuring eight LDRP suites; radiation therapy center; and a stand-alone emergency department in neighboring Gun Barrel City.
About the City
Athens is a bustling small southern town and a hidden gem in the heart of east Texas. Founded in 1846, Athens celebrates a fascinating heritage and is committed to the preservation of its history as well as continued growth for future generations. With Cedar Creek Lake and the Trinity River to the west, Lake Athens to the East, and Dallas only 68 miles away, Athens is the perfect mix of small-town charm with big-city options.
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