Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Open Rank - Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Assistant or Associate Professor

The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition of the Department of Pediatrics, Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio, is seeking one 100% (full-time) Pediatric Gastroenterologist for a faculty position to join a division engaged in a variety of clinical and academic practice, including an active Liver Transplant Program.The faculty appointment will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor level, depending on qualifications and experience.The qualified candidate must be board certified or board eligible in pediatric gastroenterology and have or be eligible for an unrestricted Texas medical license.Liver transplant experience is beneficial but not required.

The successful candidate will be expected to serve as attending the Pediatric Gastroenterology service and possess excellent teaching and clinical skills.The Long School of Medicine has medical students at each level, and the division faculty is actively engaged in the training of these medical students, as well as for pediatric residents.In addition, the Pediatric Gastroenterology division is actively pursuing the launching of a fellowship training program, so participation in a leadership role would be viable.

The major criteria for appointments for clinical faculty are excellence in clinical care, scholarly activity, and teaching skills. The selected candidate will join a division of pediatric gastroenterologists, nurse practitioners, clinic nurses, medical assistants, dietitians, and administrative staff.The selected candidate will work in clinics located at the Robert B. Green Campus, University Hospital, and at UT Health San Antonio’s Gateway Medical Park.Areas of clinical focus include pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, nutrition, IBD, intestinal failure, and liver transplant.Opportunities to support clinical trials, transnational, and basic research are available.The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition is family and team oriented.

San Antonio has a population of over one million and offers many, varied educational and employment opportunities for spouses and families. Excellent public and private schools, including institutions of higher learning, are available. San Antonio is full of a mix of activities throughout the year, including two major theme parks, treasured historical sites like the Alamo and the San Antonio missions, the San Antonio Spurs, plus activities in the arts, the annual Stock Show and Rodeo, the annual weeklong Fiesta, and the beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk. The variety of the people of San Antonio gives the city its unique charm and beauty, and along with its economy, makes it both attractive and an excellent place to live.

Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Dr. Naveen K. Mittal, Professor and Chief, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at UT Health San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr, MSC 7807, San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900, or View email address on click.appcast.io, or at View phone number on click.appcast.io for more information.

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security-sensitive positions

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical- UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for fulltime employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental- Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision- Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability- Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs- Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement- Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off- A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.

Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.

Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.

Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each fiscal year.

Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.