Thoracic Surgeon Open Rank

Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery

The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio seeks a full-time Lung Transplant and General Thoracic Surgeon Faculty with an outstanding record of clinical excellence and interest in graduate medical education.

Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, the candidate must have training and experience in lung transplantation; postgraduate experience is preferred. Lung transplantation responsibilities will include patient evaluation, implantation and perioperative care. The practice’s thoracic surgery volume is growing quickly, and there is opportunity to practice all facets of general thoracic surgery, or to specialize per the candidate’s interest. Expertise in performing minimally invasive procedures is required and with a preference in robotic surgery. The candidate’s full-time effort will be 50/50 between Lung transplantation and General Thoracic surgery and a 1:3 call schedule. The department has an integrated thoracic surgery residency program (I-6), and interest in graduate medical education is a must. This position is well supported by nurse coordinators and advanced practice providers. There is great potential to develop a research program within the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery or focus on healthcare leadership, if desired.

The ideal candidate must be board certified or eligible by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and be eligible for a Texas Medical License. The ability to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence in patient care across the Health Science Center is important. UT Health San Antonio is located in the Northwest region of San Antonio and sits as a gateway to the picturesque Texas Hill Country. San Antonio is a vibrant, dynamic, and multicultural city with much to offer, including an attractive cost-of-living.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest along with a current CV electronically via the UT Health candidate portal at employment.asp to apply for position #26000318 Open Rank Cardiothoracic Surgery.

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.