Pulmonary Critical Care Intensivist Physician
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Job Description
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.
Nacogdoches Medical Center has been serving the East Texas community for nearly 50 yearswith a focus on caring for patients and a strong team environment.
Service lines at the hospital include obstetrics and gynecology, cardiology (including a cath lab and electrophysiology capabilities), cancer care, neuroscience (Brainlab technology and stroke treatments) and weight loss surgery. Theseservices help the medical center provide treatment options close to home for patients. Join our team!
Key Responsibilities
Manage a balanced workload between the clinic and an 11-bed ICU at a 161-bed acute care facility. Provide expert pulmonary and critical care services while collaborating with hospitalists and anesthesia support.
Requirements
Must hold an MD or DO degree and be board eligible or certified in Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine (ABIM). Requires U.S. residency training and a valid Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain one.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 85% have no call, 45% require no weekends.
In Texas, the Physician weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$305k (424 salary observations; 2,834 listings), vs ~$294k nationally (13,462 salary observations; 55,655 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-11-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pulmonary Critical Care Intensivist Physician at Tenet Healthcare a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Critical Care Medicine — ranked against 222 active Critical Care Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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