University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine Seeks a Cardiovascular Surgeon to Join Our Growing Advanced Cardiac Team

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 growing and looking to hire a Cardiovascular Surgeon with the interest and ability to perform cardiovascular surgery, to join our clinical faculty and regional Level 1 Trauma Center.

About This Cardiovascular Surgeon Job Opening

• Full-Time Employment (1.0 FTE)
• Academic, Inpatient/Outpatient
• Expected Open Heart Cases: 600 per year
• Join a team of 2 Cardiovascular Surgeons, 4-6 Nurse Practitioners, and support staff
• 1st Assist for vein harvesting available
• Level 1 Trauma Center serving the East Texas region
• On-Site Heart Valve Center (MitraClip, TAVR, valve replacement) with 9 cardiologists
• Referrals coming from cath lab and valve center

Smart Technology: See more patients without extending your day. Our providers use Epic EMR and Ambience AI scribe technology to automate documentation, reduce administrative burden, improve patient flow, and ensure accurate coding—leading to better work-life balance and revenue.

Minimum Requirements

ABS board certification or eligibility as Cardiovascular Surgeon

Surgical Fellowship Training in Cardiovascular Surgery

Experienced and graduating Cardiovascular Surgery Physicians are encouraged to apply!

Recruitment Package May Include

Base Salary +wRVU production incentive

CME allowance

Commencement bonus

Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans

Relocation allowance

Paid malpractice coverage

Health benefits + Retirement plan

Marketing + Practice Growth Assistance

• H-1B
• O-1

About Us

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.

About Your Community

Tyler, ranked #1 of USA Today's "Five Best Cities to Move to in Texas" in 2024- is known as the "Rose Capital of America."

Centrally located in Northeast TX about halfway between Dallas and Shreveport, Tyler is among the fastest growing regions in Texas and is the largest retail, healthcare, and business center in upper east Texas. Residents enjoy affordable housing, high-performing public and private schools, and no state income tax!

Home to The University of Texas at Tyler, the community has many family-fun attractions from botanical gardens to a zoo. The region is also recognized for outdoor recreational offerings, including hiking and biking trails, parks, and recreational lakes, including Lake Palestine and Lake Tyler.