Family Medicine Faculty Physician - Lufkin

Job Summary And Responsibilities

Shape the Future of Family Medicine:
Faculty Physician Opportunity in Lufkin, Texas!

Are you a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician driven by a passion for teaching, mentorship, and excellence in patient care? Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group invites you to join our brand-new Family Medicine Residency Program in the heart of Lufkin, Texas – a unique opportunity to educate the next generation of physicians while providing exceptional care in a supportive community.

• Educator and Mentor:
  Shape residents' medical education, guide them through clinical rotations, supervise patient care, and foster professional growth.
• Clinical Practitioner:
  Provide active primary care practice within Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group, delivering comprehensive care to a diverse patient population.
• Program Building:
  Contribute to curriculum, policies, and procedures for the new residency program.
• Resident Supervision & Teaching:
  Direct supervision, bedside teaching, and formal instruction in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Clinical Excellence:
  Deliver high-quality, evidence-based family medicine care to your patient panel, serving as a role model.
• Curriculum Development:
  Assist in creating engaging learning experiences, lectures, and workshops for residents.
• Scholarly Activity:
  Encourage resident participation in quality improvement projects, scholarly pursuits, and research.
• Accreditation Support:
  Participate in activities related to ACGME accreditation and program development.

• Flexible 4.5-day work week for balance between clinical practice, teaching, and personal life.
• Integrated practice with a meaningful patient panel (18-22 patients/day) and protected time for teaching and administrative duties.
• Comprehensive family medicine exposure, including newborn and older patient care.
• Competitive compensation: base salary with wRVU production bonus, academic stipends, annual quality incentives.
• Outstanding benefits package:
  • 6 weeks of vacation
  • 401(k) with up to 6% match plus 3% employer contribution (no match required)
  • Student loan forgiveness program
  • CME allowance, academic time & resources for continuing education and conferences
  • Faculty development opportunities through Baylor College of Medicine
  • Additional comprehensive benefits for overall well-being
• Affiliation with Baylor College of Medicine for academic resources and prestige.

• M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited institution.
• Board Certification by the American Board of Family Medicine.
• Active, unobstructed Texas medical license or eligibility for licensure.
• Minimum 2 years of post-residency clinical experience (preferred); prior teaching/precepting desirable.
• Excellent clinical, teaching, and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to resident education, patient-centered care, and scholarly activity.

$260,000 - $305,000 /year