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Job Description We have an amazing opportunity for a Full-Time Physical Therapy Assistant at Greenbrier Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Tyler! We are looking for a PTA to join our in-house team of outstanding professionals that service our residents through person-centered care to achieve positive outcomes! Benefits: • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance, • Ancillary policies including AD&D, STD, Cardiac, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Confinement, • Whole and Term Life Insurance, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Paid Time Off, • Immediate 401(k), • Administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatments to relieve pain, improve or restore function, and promote healing., • Provides skilled physical therapy services/interventions in accordance with physician orders under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, • Responds to requests for service by relaying information and referrals to Physical Therapist, • Implements and modifies the patient’s physical therapy plan of treatment with PT supervision., • Measures & records patient’s motor function, strength, and muscle performance, • Monitor patient response to treatment intervention and modify treatment approach and directive as clinically appropriate with IDT collaboration., • Provide clinical support and education to patients, family members, and caregivers., • Ensure documentation is completed thoroughly and timely and complies with all company and state/federal regulatory requirements., • Active/Valid Texas license as Physical Therapy Assistant, • In good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing boards, • SNF/Long term care experience preferred., • Current knowledge of treatment practices, • Knowledge of Net Health Electronic Documentation System preferred., • In-house Rehab (non-contracted)!, • New Grads welcome to apply!, • Competitive Compensation & Benefits!

UT Health East Texas (UTHET) is seeking a dynamic leader to serve in the role of Chief Quality Officer based in Tyler, TX. Under the direction and leadership of the UTHET Chief Medical Officer (CMO) the Chief Quality Officer (CQO) will drive clinical excellence in the areas of quality, patient safety, and process improvement initiatives related to optimal quality performance. The scope of this role will include responsibilities across the UTHET Market and the UT Tyler School of Medicine (SOM)- while reporting directly to the CMO. Major Responsibilities/Duties/Critical Tasks: • Work with the CMO to direct and implement evidence-based programs, practices and activities that realize continuous improvements in clinical quality and patient safety., • Work with the SOM Leadership and UTHET Leadership to promote engagement of faculty, fellows, residents, and students with quality improvement priorities., • Collaborate with the UTHET Market Quality Director to ensure that annual facility level quality goals include focus on system-wide critical indicators., • Work closely with the CMO and service line chairs to establish annual quality metrics that align with facility-level quality goals, with an emphasis on optimizing patient experience and clinical outcomes., • Develop strategies to promote population health through creative ambulatory quality improvement initiatives., • Collaborate with the President of the University Practice Plan and Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs to assist with the engagement of academic faculty and associated training programs with quality initiatives, oversight, continuous monitoring, and programmatic feedback and development. The CQO will assist with directing the efforts of performance improvement initiatives to ensure overall compliance with all regulatory standards., • Work closely with UTHET ambulatory clinical administrators, staff, and clinical faculty to promote effective ambulatory clinical quality metrics., • Assist with the development and implementation of the foundational strategy and change management that is necessary as the health system balances growth and sustainability with the highest level of quality, safety, and service, reducing variation in patient care., • Strengthen and reinforce a culture of quality, safety, and value., • Create an environment that fosters innovation and performance, supporting the implementation of programs that continuously advance clinical outcomes and patient experience. Actively implement innovative ideas to redefine, measure and improve quality., • Establish quality measurements and report quality metrics to all required external entities., • Develop and oversee quality data analytics to drive strategic goals for the organization as it relates to optimizing clinical quality outcomes., • Participate in various system-wide committees, councils, task forces, work groups and focus groups. Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies to include: • Knowledge and understanding of current trends in clinical medicine, including physician hospital relations, quality improvement processes, and clinical information systems, • A commitment to service within the community., • Evidence of successful mentoring skills., • The highest integrity and personal ethics. Required Certification/Education/Experience: • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), • A minimum of 5 years of experience leading quality programs within a large, complex academic medical center or integrated delivery system with oversight for both inpatient and outpatient settings., • Proven experience in establishing strategic priorities and building the infrastructure and team to implement large-scale initiatives and behavioral change across the enterprise., • Experience utilizing the approaches and methods of process improvement as evidenced by achieving desired outcomes., • Prior leadership roles within a health system related to clinical operations and/or quality improvement., • Texas medical license About UT Health East Texas: The UT Health East Texas system is comprised of nine hospitals, more than 90 physician clinics, over 500 employed providers, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, six urgent care clinics, regional home health services covering 41 counties, an EMS fleet of more than 60 ambulances and four helicopters, and a comprehensive seven-trauma center care network, including a Level 1 trauma center. Our primary service area has a population of more than 600,000. About UT Tyler School of Medicine: 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 the Community: Tyler, ranked 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 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 its outdoor recreational offerings, including hiking and biking trails, parks, and recreational lakes, including Lake Palestine and Lake Tyler.

New opportunity to join this excellent rehabilitation hospital as a PM&R Attending physician. With 94 beds to accommodate acute rehabilitation patients, our focus is on high-quality outcomes. We offer a wide range of services, highly skilled therapists, and innovative equipment. We proudly hold the Gold Seal of Approval for our programs in Stroke, Amputee, Hip Fracture, and Cardiac rehabilitation. We are seeking a PM&R physician as Neuro Program Director. The program director will lead the CVA and Neuro teams to maintain the highest quality patient outcomes. Be a champion in the community for the hospital and build relationships to educate referral sources about our programs. Work together with other clinical leaders to ensure quality benchmarks and best practices are achieved. PM&R INPATIENT JOB DESCRIPTION HIGHLIGHTS • Monthly Stipend for Program Directorship, • High-Income Potential, • PM&R Attending Caseload, • Internal Medicine coverage provided, • Shared call 1:6, • Flexible Independent Model, • MD or DO with a state license or willingness to obtain a state license, • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Texas, • Commitment to quality care, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Tyler, located just 90 miles east of Dallas, is recognized as among the most desirable places to work and live. Why sit in the DFW traffic when you can enjoy the lush green countryside and rolling pine tree-covered hills of East Texas? Tyler is a prosperous university community of more than 100,000 residents - a big-city feel in a small-town atmosphere. And barely over an hour's drive to Dallas if you want to pop over for a visit. DO-5

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 seeking a dynamic Inpatient Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician to join and lead our expanding rehabilitation team at the 49-bed UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center in Tyler, TX. This is a unique opportunity to join as Medical Director, or to step into a leadership-track role with support to grow into the Medical Director of our inpatient rehab program. Knowledge of compliance and regulations surrounding inpatient rehabilitation is paramount. The ideal candidate will have a collegial growth mindset and the ability to provide high-quality and compassionate care to complex patients. About Your Work: • 1.0 Full-Time, • Join an experienced team that includes 1 nurse practitioner, physical therapists, nurses, support staff, • 80% Clinical/20% Administrative, • Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (or flexible schedule), • Call: 7 days/month that includes 1 weekend per month, • Rewarding teaching opportunities, • Daily Patient Load: 16-20, • EMR: Epic, • Opportunities for outpatient clinic if desired Certifications: UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center is a Joint Commission-accredited facility for Limb Loss and Stroke Rehabilitation. Recruitment Package may include: • Base salary + wRVU production incentive, • State of Texas Benefits Package, • Potential Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, • CME allowance, • Commencement Bonus, • Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans, • Relocation allowance, • Residency stipend, • Paid malpractice coverage, • Health benefits + Retirement plan, • Marketing + practice growth assistance About UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center: UT Health East Texas Rehabilitation Center includes a 49-bed inpatient hospital, 14 outpatient therapy clinics, 11 cardiopulmonary rehabilitation clinics and nine Olympic fitness centers, with access to some of the most advanced therapy techniques and care available. About UT Tyler School of Medicine: 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. Discover Tyler, TX: Named Best City to Move to in Texas by USA Today (2024), Tyler has blossomed into one of the Lone Star State s most desirable places to call home, wearing its title as the Rose Capital of America with pride. This vibrant East Texas gem is the region s largest hub for retail, healthcare, and business. Tyler is booming with growth and opportunity. Yet, it still offers the kind of lifestyle that feels like a breath of fresh air with affordable homes, top-tier schools, and no state income tax. Residents find endless ways to play from strolling through lush botanical gardens to exploring the local zoo. Nature lovers are spoiled with scenic hiking and biking trails, sprawling parks, and sparkling lakes like Lake Palestine and Lake Tyler, perfect for weekend fun-in-the-sun boating expeditions or sunset paddles. If you are passionate about rehabilitation medicine and excited by the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in East Texas, please apply.

UT Tyler is seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated physician to join our leadership team as Associate Director of Clinical Research (ADCR) within the Division of Hematology/Oncology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler (UTHSCT) in the School of Medicine. This position is ideal for a clinician with translational and clinical research experience in malignant hematology and/or medical oncology, committed to shaping the future of our growing Hematology/Oncology clinical and translational research program at UT Tyler. The ADCR will work closely with the Division Chief and Director of Clinical Research of Hematology/Oncology to advance the division clinical and translational research efforts and to enhance our division's reputation as a leader in hematology and oncology. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Division Chief to develop and implement a strategic vision for clinical and translational research in Hematology and Oncology. Oversee the design, execution, and management of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional policies. Lead multidisciplinary teams in the planning and conduct of clinical and translational research studies. Foster partnerships with pharmaceutical companies, academic institutions, and other research organizations to enhance collaborative research efforts. Mentor Hematology/Oncology fellows and junior faculty and research staff in clinical/translational research methodologies, grant writing, and trial management. Program Leadership and Administration: Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Research in Hematology/Oncology and the other Hematology/Oncology faculty to grow the clinical research program in Hematology/Oncology. Assist in creating a dedicated phase I unit for early phase I clinical trials. Assist in creating a cell therapy unit for administering CAR-T cell therapy and BITEs. Support the development and implementation of policies and procedures to create a center of excellence in clinical research in Hematology/Oncology in East Texas. About UT Health East Texas: UT Health East Texas is comprised of 10 hospitals, more than 90 clinics, the Olympic Plaza Tower, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, regional home health services covering 41 counties, an EMS fleet of more than 50 ambulances and four helicopters, and a comprehensive seven-trauma center care network, including the region s only Level 1 trauma facility. In 2024, we also added six Urgent Care clinics to our network. Our team includes nearly 400 employed providers and more than 7,000 team members. As a partner with the University of Texas System, UT Health East Texas is uniquely positioned to provide East Texans with access to leading-edge research and clinical therapies while training and educating the next generation of providers and other health professionals. Graduate Medical Education is an integral component at UT Health East Texas. With Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine, and Psychiatry residency programs, we also welcomed our first class of medical students in 2023 in partnership with The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler.