Colorectal Surgeon - Assistant/Associate Professor

Colorectal Surgeon – Assistant/Associate Professor Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, UT Health San Antonio The Department of Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, in the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is seeking a fellowship‑trained Colorectal Surgeon to join our academic faculty at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Preferred candidates will have completed an ACGME‑accredited fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery. Applicants must have completed a general surgery residency and colorectal surgery fellowship, be board‑certified or board‑eligible in General Surgery, and be eligible for a Texas medical license. Advanced robotic and endoscopic experience is preferred. The Division supports multiple clinical partners, including our primary academic affiliate, University Health—a 960‑bed Level I Trauma and tertiary referral center, University of Texas Multispecialty Research Hospital, and other community health system hospitals. Clinical responsibilities will include participation in the UT Mays Colon and Rectal Cancer Clinic, the UT MARC Colorectal Clinic for benign disease, and University Health System clinics. There is ample access to both robotic and non‑robotic operative blocks, as well as dedicated endoscopy time. Participation in a weekly multidisciplinary gastrointestinal tumor board is mandatory. In addition to other colorectal surgeons, the care team includes multiple levels of residents, medical students, and advanced practitioner support. The position includes participation in a shared call pool with surgical oncology, advanced minimally invasive surgery, bariatric surgery, and colorectal surgery faculty. Call occurs approximately one week every eight weeks. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic about building a busy clinical practice, is friendly and collegial, enjoys teaching learners at all levels, and demonstrates interest in clinical research. UT Health San Antonio offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a generous retirement plan. All faculty receive structured mentorship to support clinical and academic growth. Compensation and academic rank will be commensurate with experience. 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas Health Science Center