Specialist APP - General and Minimally Invasive Surgery

Specialist APP - General and Minimally Invasive Surgery Specialist (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) Department of Surgery, Division of General & Minimally Invasive Surgery UT Health San Antonio TheDepartment of Surgery, Division of General and Minimally Invasive Surgery, in the Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is seeking an academic Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) for the full-time faculty position of Specialist to join the clinical service, composed of surgeons and advanced practice providers. The successful candidate will have an interest in all aspects of both outpatient and inpatient care as well as knowledge of case management. Qualified individuals will have completed an approved advanced graduate nurse or physician assistant program and must be licensed in Texas. This position serves as a pivotal team member in our UT Health San Antonio and University Health System outpatient clinics. This individual will conduct a comprehensive assessment of surgical patients throughout the continuum of care in the ambulatory settings. This Advance Practice Provider position also includes evaluations of new patients, follow-up patients, post-operative and post-procedure patients, and hospital follow-up continuity of care clinic. This individual will be available to cover additional clinics, as assigned by the Division Chief, and other designated clinics for patient access and coverage. The division currently has 7 surgical faculty and 4 advanced practice providers and will assist the service in its growth by creating and fostering important relationships with other services, as well as participating in training UT Health San Antonio residents and medical students. UT Health San Antonio offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a generous retirement plan to ensure a superior quality of life. All faculty are actively mentored to ensure clinical and academic progress and success. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidates’ experience. Please visit the UT Health candidate portal at apply for position # 26000094. 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas Health Science Center