BC/BE Family Medicine Physician needed in Rusk, Texas

UT Health East Texas

1 day ago

Rusk, TexasFull TimeFamily Medicine

✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UT Health East Texas as a Family Medicine Physician – 4-Day Week, Teaching in United States. 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 - UT Health East Texas Physicians - Rusk RHC is seeking a BC/BE Family Medicine Physician to join the Rusk team.

Key Responsibilities

develop strong patient relationships and make a meaningful impact.

Benefits & Compensation

Malpractice insurance covered.

Student loan repayment assistance.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with UT Health East Texas in United States.

Key Skills

Family medicinePatient careClinical documentationTeachingMentorshipElectronic medical recordsEpic EMRAmbience AI scribeMedical codingRural healthcare

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine. The role requires a commitment to practicing in a rural health clinic environment and participating in clinic call.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates BC/BE Family Medicine Physician needed in Rusk, Texas at UT Health East Texas a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Family Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Family Medicine position at UT Health East Texas is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Family Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $265k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Rusk, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Family medicine, Patient care, Clinical documentation, Teaching, Mentorship, Electronic medical records, Epic EMR, Ambience AI scribe. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Family Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: Provide comprehensive family medicine care to patients in a rural health clinic setting with an average daily volume of 18-22 patients. Engage in teaching opportunities with students, residents, and fellows while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Benefits package: Base salary + wRVU production incentive, CME allowance, Commencement bonus, Medical debt consultative services, Relocation allowance, Residency stipend, Paid malpractice coverage, University faculty retirement plans. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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