Chief, Comprehensive Neurology - Open Rank
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Chief, Comprehensive Neurology
Department of Neurology
The Department of Neurology, Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is seeking a full-time faculty neurologist to serve as the inaugural Chief of the Division of Comprehensive Neurology comprised of the outpatient general neurology and neurohospitalist programs. The Chief will be responsible for advancing the Division’s clinical, educational, and research missions with goals of optimizing patient access and faculty productivity; improving the patient experience; increasing extramural research funding; and supporting the education of medical students, residents, and fellows. Rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Chief will recruit and foster faculty and trainees, strengthen collaborative departmental and hospital partner relationships, enhance outreach activities, and engage local and regional community physicians. The candidate will develop clinical protocols, clinical pathways, and outcome measures to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of care. The Chief will be expected to lead the Division to the next level in clinical care, research, and training. The candidate will supervise a vibrant team of academic neurologists who are providing innovative and individualized inpatient outpatient clinical care, educating the next generation of neurologists, and conducting cutting-edge research within a collegial atmosphere. The candidate will also participate in the care of general neurology patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting and the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows.
Established in 1968, UT Health San Antonio serves San Antonio and the 50,000-square-mile area of South Texas. The University, one of the country's leading health sciences universities, ranks in the top 3 percent of all institutions worldwide receiving National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding. The University's schools of medicine, nursing, dentistry, health professions, and graduate biomedical sciences have produced approximately 26,000 graduates. Nestled at the edge of the Texas Hill Country, San Antonio is a city steeped in heritage and cultural diversity, as well as innovation and advancement. We are one of the fastest-growing cities in America, boasting seasonal events and festivals and spectacular green spaces and parks. Beyond the world-famous San Antonio Riverwalk, the city has a range of recognized restaurants, cultural institutions, sporting events, and fun for the whole family.
Minimum requirements are an MD/DO degree and completion of ACGME-accredited neurology residency training. Candidates must be eligible for licensure in Texas and be board-eligible or board-certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology. For full consideration, please visit the UT Health Careers faculty applicant portal at: https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty to apply for position #24000675 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 for 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 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.
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. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
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 year plus three floating holidays, which can be used anytime during the fiscal year.
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.
Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
