Specialist - ENT Midlevel Provider - Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Cancer

Specialist - ENT Midlevel Provider - Otorhinolaryngology: Head and Neck Cancer

San Antonio (

Faculty

School of Medicine

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25000037 Requisition #

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Department of Otolaryngology - HNS

Physician Assistant/Specialist NTT

The Department of Otolaryngology-HNS , Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is seeking an Acade mic Comprehensive Otolaryngology-HNS faculty position to join a growing and dynamic program. This position will allow for the supervised practice of otolaryngology and the option to utilize subspecialty experience in Laryngology and Head-Neck Oncology Surgery/Reconstructive Surgery. The faculty member would function as part of a comprehensive academic Otolaryngology-HNS department with opportunities to impact resident and medical student education. The residency program is fully accredited for 10 residents. The practice is par t of the UT Health Physicians Faculty Practice Plan.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Service to Otolaryngology patients at our clinic and hospital locations.

• Obtain patient history and perform assessments.

• Order, perform and interpret diagnostic procedures.

• Provide and document direct treatment and management of health conditions.

• Provide counseling and education of patients and their families/caregivers concerning preventive health, treatment options.

• Work collaboratively with Otolaryngologist in the care and management of their patients.

• Executes diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as physicians may assign.

• Complete timely documentation of patient encounters and billing paperwork.

• Participate in the development and growth of the practice.

Qualifications:

• Must have successfully completed an approved Physician Assistant Program/Nurse Practitioner Program and be in possession of a current certificate of accreditation required by date of hire.

• Must hold license as a Physician assistant/Nurse Practitioner in the state of Texas. BLS Providers credentialed for the American Heart Association.

  UT Health San Antonio offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive insurance package, and generous retirement plan. Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with experience.

  Please visit the UT Health candidate portal to apply for position # 25000037. 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.