Family Medicine Faculty Physician - Lufkin

As our Family Medicine Faculty Physicianat Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group in Lufkin, Texas, you will be a foundational member of our brand-new Family Medicine Residency Program. This unique, dual role allows you to educate the next generation of physicians, build innovative curriculum, and provide exceptional patient care, all while being affiliated with the prestigious Baylor College of Medicine.

In this influential dual role, you willmaintain an active clinical practice of 18-22 patients daily, serving as a role model while providing direct supervision and formal instruction to Family Medicine residents in both inpatient and outpatient settings. You will be instrumental in developing curriculum, fostering resident professional growth, engaging in scholarly activity, and actively contributing to ACGME accreditation, all within a flexible 4.5-day work week that expertly integrates academic and clinical responsibilities.

To be successful in this role, you willbe a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician with an active Texas license, driven by a profound passion for teaching and mentorship. We seek strong clinical skills, excellent communication, and a commitment to academic rigor and compassionate, community-focused patient care. Join us for highly competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to shape future physicians in a vibrant East Texas community committed to growth.

Key Highlights & Compensation:

• Foundational rolein a brand-new Family Medicine Residency Program in Lufkin, Texas.
• Affiliation and partnership with Baylor College of Medicine, offering unparalleled academic resources and prestige.
• Flexible 4.5-day work weekintegrating clinical practice and dedicated academic time for exceptional work-life balance.
• Maintain an activeclinical practice (18-22 patients/day)serving as resident role model.
• Opportunity todevelop curriculum and contribute to ACGME accreditation.
• Highly competitive base salaryalong with wRVU production bonus and annual quality incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits packageincluding medical, dental, vision, disability, and6 weeks of vacation.
• 401k retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match plus a 3% employer contribution(no match required).
• Student loan forgiveness programs & relocation assistance(for eligible candidates).
• Adiverse and supportive practice environmentvaluing physician input and innovation.
• Opportunity to live inLufkin, Texas:a charming East Texas community with low cost of living, excellent schools, and abundant outdoor recreation, and easy access to Houston and Dallas.

Required:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degreefrom an accredited institution.
• Board certification in Family Medicine.
• Active or eligible license in the state of Texas.
• Strong clinical skills with experience in comprehensive primary care, including care for newborns to adults.
• Demonstrated experience or strong interest in medical education, teaching, and mentorship.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsto effectively interact with residents, patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented academic and clinical environment, contributing to program development and ACGME accreditation.
• Commitment to providing high-quality, compassionate careand fostering a positive learning environment.

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group

As a component of St. Luke's Health, Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group builds upon more than 50 years of medical excellence and advancement.  Through our network of multi-specialty physicians, and clinicians, we provide compassionate, high quality care and access for patients across 5,000 square miles of Southeast Texas.

Our physicians, and clinicians are dedicated to building long-lasting relationships with their patients and families through a patient-centered approach using the latest technology for diagnosis and treatment.  Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group physicians, and clinicians have a wealth of experience and a reputation for practicing high-quality medicine that considers the whole person - body, mind, and spirit.

About St. Luke's Health

St. Luke’s Health serves Greater Houston, East Texas, and Lake Jackson areas using the latest technological advancements and the highest standard of care.  Internationally recognized as a leader in healthcare, St. Luke’s Health’s research and breakthroughs enhance and advance the overall continuum of care for patients around the world.

Along with advanced health services, St. Luke’s Health collaborates with community partners, individual community members, and other providers of health and human services to create innovative new models of community health across the market.

About CommonSpirit Health

We are part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health.  CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care. With its national office in Chicago and a team of approximately 150,000 employees and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice clinicians, CommonSpirit Health operates 142 hospitals and more than 700 care sites across 21 states. In FY 2018, Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health had combined revenues of $29.2 billion and provided $4.2 billion in charity care, community benefit, and unreimbursed government programs. Learn more at www.commonspirit.org

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.