Research Physical Therapist - Associate Professor/Research

Research Physical Therapist - Associate Professor/Research Neurology Physical Therapist (Associate Professor) The Department of Neurology, Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, is seeking a full-time physical therapist with excellent clinical skills and clinical research experience to join the faculty. The position will include an appointment with the Department of Physical Therapy at the School of Health Professions. As an integral member of the neurology care team, the physical therapist will provide clinical care to a diverse patient population as part of the multidisciplinary team. Patients served include those with neuromuscular disorders (Muscular Dystrophy/ALS), Parkinson’s Disease and other movement disorders, multiple sclerosis, and stroke. The role will also include participation in clinical trials that are primarily neuromuscular-focused, in addition to their own research. Applicants must have a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy and be eligible for a Texas license. For consideration, please visit the UT Health Careers applicant portal at: to apply for position # 26000086 and upload 1) a cover letter stating career goals and the relevance of the candidate's training and experience to the position, 2) a current CV, and 3) names and contact information of three references. 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