Comprehensive Ophthalmologist- Open Rank

Rank: Open (Assistant, Associate, or Professor) The Department of Ophthalmology in the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antoniois seeking to add a faculty member to join our team that values collaboration, education, and superior patient care. Optimal candidates will have an established track record of peer-reviewed research, excellence in education, and outstanding clinical service. The physician should have completed an ACGME-accredited residency/ fellowship and be board certified or board eligible in the specialty required. The candidate should have excellent clinical abilities, and outstanding communication skills. The faculty member will be expected to participate in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows. Applicants must possess a Texas medical license or become licensed in Texas and meet all criteria for faculty appointments and credentialing by the faculty practice plan. The salary is competitive and there is a generous benefits package and incentive plan. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with credentials and experience. UTHSA is located in a large metropolitan area with a 50-county referral base and approximately 2.3 million inhabitants. San Antonio enjoys year-round good weather, is a favored travel destination, and is the home of the Spurs Basketball team, SeaWorld- San Antonio, Fiesta Six Flags Amusement Park, the Alamo, Riverwalk, and countless other attractions. Our academic partner, University Health System, is a nationally recognized teaching hospital and network of outpatient healthcare centers owned by the people of Bexar County. In partnership with UT Health Physicians, the practice plan of UTHSA, it is consistently recognized as a leader in advanced treatment options, new technologies, and clinical research. For the past four years, University Hospital has been ranked the best in the San Antonio region by U.S. News & World Report. If you would like to be part of our innovative and collegial faculty that is dedicated to excellence, please complete the online application process on Requisition 24001176 through UT Health Candidate portal: , where you will also need to attach your CV and three (3) letters of recommendation (one preferably from a residency or fellowship director). If applying for an academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor, letter writers should complete the promotion and tenure checklist. If you have additional questions about the position, feel free to contact: Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io 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. My Profile Create and manage profiles for future opportunities. 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