UT Health East Texas·Smith County, Texas
The Urology Physician will provide a balance of outpatient and inpatient care, practicing advanced robotic-assisted urologic procedures. The role involves managing a diverse patient population and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care.
position employed by the University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine, practicing in UT Health East Texas facilities. UT Tyler School of Medicine is seeking a skilled Urology Physician with robotics experience to join our team in Athens, Texas. This full-time position provides a balance of outpatient and inpatient care, offering the opportunity to practice advanced robotic-assisted urologic procedures while managing a diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will be committed to high-quality, patient-centered care and have experience with robotic surgery.
Board-certified/board-eligible in Urology. Robotics experience required (Da Vinci Robotic platform preferred).
Patient Load: 20-25 patients per day (outpatient & inpatient combined) Surgical Volume: 1- 5 surgical patients per week (robotic and non-robotic cases) Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM Call Schedule: 10 days per month and 1 weekend 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. A Recruitment & Benefits Package that Values Your Talent At UT Tyler School of Medicine-UT Health East Texas Physicians, we are committed to offering our providers exceptional compensation and benefits packages that foster professional and personal growth. We understand that in order for you to deliver the best care, you need to feel appreciated and supported, which is why we prioritize the health and well-being of our providers and their families. To help accomplish this, we have designed generous compensation and benefits packages that may include: Base salary + wRVU production incentive CME allowance Commencement bonus Medical debt Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans Relocation allowance Residency stipend Paid malpractice coverage Health benefits + Retirement plan Marketing + practice growth assistance State of Texas Benefits! Potential Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program H-1B support O-1 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 the 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.
Market context
Urology employment in Texas is often competitive, especially for candidates with board certification or board eligibility and robotic surgery experience. Roles like this can stand out because employers value high-quality patient care and familiarity with platforms such as Da Vinci. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to highlight robotic case experience and any patient-care outcomes you can document.