Specialist APP (NP or PA) Neurological Surgery

Specialist APP (NP or PA) Neurological Surgery

San Antonio (

Faculty

School of Medicine

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26000083 Requisition #

Specialist / Neurosurgery APP (NP or PA)

Department of Neurosurgery

Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio.

The Department of Neurosurgery at the Joe R. Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is part of a nationally recognized medical center dedicated to promoting education, advancing research, and delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care. We are searching for like-minded advanced practice providers (APP) to join our faculty and help us pursue our mission.

The successful candidates will have unique opportunities to work with autonomy and contribute to a team of prominent neuroscience professionals who are highly regarded within their respective specialties. Specifically, the incumbents will perform and provide diagnostic and therapeutic evidence-based practice in inpatient and outpatient settings at some of the best hospitals in the nation’s 7th-largest city.

The job requires an ability to communicate effectively (written and verbally), commitment to provide par excellence patient care, maintenance of complete and accurate health records, team-player aptitude, conforming to duties assigned, and alignment with the School of Medicine’s mission and vision.

If you are a driven, self-motivated advanced practice provider with demonstrated experience and an active Texas license who is interested in working in a friendly environment that is committed to innovation and service, look no further!

Additional Licenses and Certifications

State licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and national certification to practice as a nurse practitioner from an agency approved by the Texas Board of Nursing are required.

OR

A bachelor’s degree in a recognized field of science and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program is required.

Visit the UT Health candidate portal  to apply for position # 26000083. Please include your current resume and 3 letters of reference.

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.

Additional Information

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.

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.