UT Health Tyler Infectious Disease Physician & Antimicrobial Director

This UT Health Tyler Infectious Disease Physician & Antimicrobial Director position at UT Health East Texas includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

This Infectious Disease 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, Infectious Disease professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $270k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $360k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Remote physician positions in Infectious Disease have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.

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.

Key skills and qualifications: Infectious disease, Antimicrobial stewardship, Clinical faculty, Inpatient care, Outpatient care, Medical leadership, Epic EMR, Ambience AI scribe. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Infectious Disease role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will serve as the Medical Director of Antimicrobial Stewardship while providing inpatient and outpatient care. They will join a team of five physicians and one APP to manage patient encounters and contribute to the academic mission of the school.

Benefits package: Base Salary + wRVU Production Incentive, PSLF Eligibility, CME Allowance, Commencement Bonus, Medical Debt Assistance, Relocation Allowance, Paid Malpractice Coverage, Health Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.