Transplant Surgeon

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio, is seeking a Pediatric Transplant Hepatologist for an academic faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor level (depending on qualifications and experience).The qualified candidate must be board certified/board eligible in pediatric transplant hepatology, and eligible for an unrestricted Texas medical license. The major criteria for appointment for clinical faculty is excellence in clinical care, scholarly activity, and service in the area the individual is expected to fulfill. The UT Health San Antonio Pediatric Liver Transplant Program is a robust program serving the local community of San Antonio as well as distant areas such as El Paso, Corpus Christi, Austin, Temple, etc. The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition is family and team oriented.The Liver Transplant Program consists of outstanding transplant surgeons, nurse practitioner, dietitian, social worker, transplant coordinators, etc., offering specialized care through liver transplant and pediatric hepatology outpatient clinics at University Health.Pediatric Hepatology outreach is also provided to El Paso.The teaching of residents, fellows, and medical students is an integral part of the position. Weekend and night call availability are required in addition to weekdays. San Antonio has a population of over one million and offers many, diverse 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 other San Antonio missions, the San Antonio Spurs (which recently secured the No. 1 draft pick - French phenom Victor Wembanyama), plus activities in the arts, the annual Stock Show and Rodeo, the annual weeklong Fiesta, and the beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk. The diversity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr