Pulmonologist - Open Rank

UT Health San Antonio, Department of Pediatrics, Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine seeks an additional board certified/board eligible pediatric pulmonologist at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Professor, Clinical Non‑Tenure Track. In this position, you will join a growing division of three pulmonologists and two nurse practitioners. The Division is the major provider of pediatric respiratory care to the population of South Texas. They have an accredited cystic fibrosis center, a growing allergy program, a home mechanical ventilation program, a bronchopulmonary dysplasia team, and affiliation with a sleep center. The majority of clinical activities occur at University Hospital and affiliated clinics. The selected individual will have demonstrated interest in academic pediatric pulmonary medicine in terms of delivery of clinical care and teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows. Applicants with additional training in allergy and immunology are also welcome to apply. Competence in pediatric bronchoscopy required. UT Health San Antonio offers a competitive salary with supplemental loan repayment, a comprehensive insurance package, and a generous retirement plan. Benefits Overview 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. 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