Adolescent Medicine (Open Rank)

UT Health San Antonio, Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics seeks an adolescent medicine faculty member at any rank. Clinical responsibilities include providing primarily outpatient clinical care for adolescents with a wide variety of healthcare needs in an academic medical center as well as consultative inpatient adolescent care. There is flexibility to establish an independent focus in sexual and reproductive health, eating disorders, LGBTQ+, substance abuse, or other behavioral health disorders. As a full‑time faculty member, the appointee will contribute to patient care, medical education, and scholarship, and join a vibrant and distinguished community of faculty colleagues and learners. Other duties will include training and supervision of medical students and residents. We especially welcome applicants with an academic interest and/or potential for building adolescent health programs and scholarship. Numerous opportunities for collaboration are available within the University and with community partners. Academic rank and compensation (including a generous package of fringe benefits) are dependent upon qualifications. Located near the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country, San Antonio has a population of over 1.5 million but has all the advantages of a large city while living like a friendly small town. Excellent public and private schools are available for children. San Antonio is full of activities throughout the year including outstanding multi‑cultural restaurants, two major theme parks, treasured historical sites, the San Antonio Spurs, activities in the arts, the annual Stock Show and Rodeo and the renowned Riverwalk. With its mild winters and multiple sites for hiking and biking, the city attracts people who really enjoy the outdoors. 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 full‑time 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. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio participates in E‑Verify. E‑Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas Health Science Center