APP Specialist - Gastroenterology
🔍 San Antonio
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- Faculty
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- School of Medicine
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- 26000127 Requisition #
UT Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology & Nutrition, Department of Medicine
Specialist (Nurse Practitioner)
The Division of Gastroenterology & Nutrition in the Department of Medicine, Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio has full-time openings for an APRN faculty. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a strong commitment to patient-centered care and innovative, team-based practice.
The selected candidate will provide outpatient clinical care at the UT Health San Antonio – Gateway Clinic, supporting both Hepatology and General Gastroenterology patient populations. This role ensures continuity of care across a broad spectrum of digestive health conditions while working collaboratively with subspecialty physicians.
Clinical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Management of complex hepatology conditions, including chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, viral hepatitis, metabolic liver disease, and post-transplant care.
Management of general gastroenterology conditions, including GERD, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), functional GI disorders, and colorectal cancer screening and surveillance.
Performing comprehensive physical examinations and obtaining detailed medical histories.
Ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic imaging studies.
Developing and implementing treatment plans in collaboration with supervising physicians.
Assisting in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as appropriate.
Coordinating care services including vaccinations, infusions, diagnostic testing, and specialty referrals.
Providing patient education and counseling on disease management and preventive care.
Supporting care transitions and longitudinal disease management.
This position also offers opportunities for clinical teaching and involvement in program development, with a focus on improving patient access, care coordination, and standardization across hepatology and gastroenterology services.
The appointment will be at the level of Specialist, commensurate with the candidate’s experience and career trajectory. UT Health San Antonio offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a generous retirement plan.
Position Qualifications:
Candidate will preferably have at least one to three years of prior experience in acute and chronic disease direct patient care management. Applicants should be prepared to manage a wide range of complex problems presenting in an outpatient setting. Texas licensure and board certification as an acute care nurse practitioner is required.
Please include in your submission:
- Letter of Intent outlining interest and experience
- Current curriculum vitae or resume
- Board Certification
- License Information
If interested, please apply at UT Health Careers website at https://wp.uthscsa.edu/careers/ reference number 26000127. Applicants should upload an updated curriculum vitae and the names and contact information of three references to apply for this position.
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.
