General Gastroenterologist (UT Health San Antonio - GI Division)

General Gastroenterologist (UT Health San Antonio - GI Division)

San Antonio (

Faculty

School of Medicine

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24001160 Requisition #

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UT Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine

Open Rank General Gastroenterologist

The Division of Gastroenterology & Nutrition in the Department of Medicine at the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is seeking several full-time academic GI clinician/educators at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor faculty rank, (Tenure or Non-Tenure track options). These positions enhance our missions in both patient care and teaching. Successful candidates will provide and contribute to the delivery of excellent gastroenterology services at our clinical sites, to include the Multispecialty and Research Hospital, Kyle Seale Parkway ASC, multiple UT Health Clinics, Mays Cancer Center, and University Hospital procedure and clinical service lines.

The division comprises of talented faculty, mid-level providers and a large (15 GI fellows, 2 Advanced Endoscopy Fellows) trainees program. These positions provide the opportunity for both independent practice and the teaching of Gastroenterology Fellows in multiple clinical settings.

Successful candidates have the opportunity to mentor a variety of learners in clinical research and scholarly pursuits.

Successful candidates must have an MD or equivalent degree and must be board-eligible or board-certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, licensed in the state of Texas by the appointment start date.

Competitive salary, H1B, O-visa and Greencard sponsorship is available.

Interested individuals should go to and click “View Faculty Positions” reference number 24001160 to apply.

Candidates should upload the following to their application:

· An updated curriculum vitae

· Document listing the names and contact information of three professional references

Community Information:

San Antonio is a modern, vibrant city, rich in heritage with colorful personality forged across three centuries. Its unique mixture of native Mexican, German, and Spanish influence is noticeable in the city’s distinctive architecture, music, arts, and cuisine. San Antonio is the 7th largest city in the U.S. and among the fastest growing cities in the nation, increasing by more than 2,000 residents every month. Our aging population faces a disproportionate prevalence of cancer, diabetes, heart disease and other complex diseases, requiring the most sophisticated care in oncology, radiation therapy, neurosurgery, gastroenterology, orthopedics and more. Cancer cases are projected to increase by an astonishing 34% over the next 10 years, increasing the need for better access to leading-edge clinical trials here at home. As a forward-thinking academic medical center, UT Health San Antonio is primed to face those needs and more through best-in-class, comprehensive specialty care, leading-edge technologies, world-renowned expertise, and the most advanced, research-based therapies in the region. Read more about our city here:

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.