Inpatient PM&R Medical Director
Company: ARDENT
Location: Tyler
Posted on: January 12, 2026
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Job Description:
Faculty position employed by the University of Texas at Tyler
School of Medicine, practicing in UT Health East Texas facilities.
The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is seeking a
dynamic Inpatient Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
physician to join and lead our expanding rehabilitation team at the
49-bed UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center in Tyler, TX.
This is a unique opportunity to join as Medical Director, or to
step into a leadership-track role with support to grow into the
Medical Director of our inpatient rehab program. Knowledge of
compliance and regulations surrounding inpatient rehabilitation is
paramount. The ideal candidate will have a collegial growth mindset
and the ability to provide high-quality and compassionate care to
complex patients. About Your Work: 1.0 Full-Time Join an
experienced team that includes 1 nurse practitioner, physical
therapists, nurses, support staff 80% Clinical/20% Administrative
Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (or flexible schedule) Call: 7
days/month that includes 1 weekend per month Rewarding teaching
opportunities Daily Patient Load: 16-20 EMR: Epic Opportunities for
outpatient clinic if desired Certifications: UT Health East Texas
Rehabilitation Center is a Joint Commission-accredited facility for
Limb Loss and Stroke Rehabilitation. Recruitment Package may
include: Base salary wRVU production incentive State of Texas
Benefits Package Potential Eligibility for Public Service Loan
Forgiveness program CME allowance Commencement Bonus 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 Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center: UT
Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center includes a 49-bed inpatient
hospital, 14 outpatient therapy clinics, 11 cardiopulmonary
rehabilitation clinics and nine Olympic fitness centers, with
access to some of the most advanced therapy techniques and care
available. 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. Visit
uttyler.edu/medicine to learn more. Discover Tyler, TX: Named 1
Best City to Move to in Texas by USA Today (2024), Tyler has
blossomed into one of the Lone Star State’s most desirable places
to call home, wearing its title as the “Rose Capital of America”
with pride. This vibrant East Texas gem is the region’s largest hub
for retail, healthcare, and business. Tyler is booming with growth
and opportunity. Yet, it still offers the kind of lifestyle that
feels like a breath of fresh air—with affordable homes, top-tier
schools, and no state income tax. Residents find endless ways to
play—from strolling through lush botanical gardens to exploring the
local zoo. Nature lovers are spoiled with scenic hiking and biking
trails, sprawling parks, and sparkling lakes like Lake Palestine
and Lake Tyler, perfect for weekend fun-in-the-sun boating
expeditions or sunset paddles. If you are passionate about
rehabilitation medicine and excited by the opportunity to shape the
future of healthcare in East Texas, please apply. We are an Equal
Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee
or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age,
national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity,
status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal,
state or local protected class.
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