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Nacogdoches, Texas

Pulmonary Critical Care Intensivist Physician

Critical Care MedicineFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Pulmonary MedicineICU ManagementPatient CareClinical PracticeMedical DiagnosisTreatment Planning

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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Annual compensation range

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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Critical Care Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 222 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Nacogdoches

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$255k
Typical market rent
$1,075/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Tenet Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Malpractice insurance
Health, dental, life insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Deferred compensation program
Relocation assistance
Generous PTO
Professional development and mentorship
ASC partnership options