Physician Surgery-Colo/Rectal - Competitive Salary
Company: Ardent Health Services
Location: Tyler
Posted on: February 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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 - The Department of
Surgery is currently recruiting for a faculty member who practices
colorectal surgery. The applicant must be Board-Certified or
eligible in General Surgery, have completed a colon and rectal
surgery fellowship by the time of the appointment, and be eligible
for a Texas Medical License. Requirements: - All aspects of
providing Colorectal Surgical procedures at a high-functioning
Level 1 Trauma Center - Academic affiliation with UT Tyler School
of Medicine, including Medical Education, including Residents and
Surgical Fellows - MD or DO degree required. - Applicant must be
Board Certified/Eligible in General Surgery and must have completed
a colon and rectal surgery fellowship by the time of the
appointment and be eligible for a Texas Medical License -
Successful candidates will be committed to patient care, resident,
fellow and medical student education and scholarly activity that
advance clinical medicine - Educational responsibilities include
the clinical training of general surgery residents and colorectal
surgery fellows - Experience in laparoscopic or robotic surgery is
required Recruitment Package may include: - Base salary - CME
allowance - Medical debt assistance Consultative services by
Navigate Student Loans - Relocation allowance - Residency stipend -
Paid malpractice coverage - Health benefits Retirement plan -
Marketing practice growth assistance 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. The building is scheduled for completion in fall of
2025. 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. About Our
Community: Tyler, ranked 1 of USA Today's "Five Best Cities to Move
to in Texas" in 2024- is known as the "Rose Capital of America."
Centrally located in Northeast TX about halfway between Dallas and
Shreveport, Tyler is among the fastest growing regions in Texas and
is the largest retail, healthcare, and business center in upper
east Texas. Residents enjoy affordable housing, high-performing
public and private schools, and no state income tax! Home to The
University of Texas at Tyler, the community has many family-fun
attractions from botanical gardens to a zoo. The region is also
recognized for outdoor recreational offerings, including hiking and
biking trails, parks, and recreational lakes, including Lake
Palestine and Lake Tyler.
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