Neuropathologist, Director of Autopsy- Open Rank
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- 25000172 Requisition #
Neuropathologist
Director of Autopsy Services
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio (UTHSA), is seeking a qualified and motivated Neuropathologist with strong diagnostic skills to join our faculty. The ideal candidate must hold an MD or equivalent degree and be board-certified or board-eligible in Anatomic Pathology and Neuropathology by the American Board of Pathology. Certification in Clinical Pathology is desirable. The faculty member must also possess or be eligible to obtain a Texas medical license. Clinical responsibilities will include intraoperative neurosurgical consultations, interpretation of permanent sections, muscle and nerve biopsies, autopsy brains, and neuropathology consultations, including collaboration with the medical examiner’s office. Incumbent will serve as Director of Autopsy Services.
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is actively involved in the education of residents and offers fellowships in surgical pathology, cytopathology, clinical informatics, hematopathology, and transfusion medicine. The successful candidate will have opportunities to engage in both clinical and bench research in collaboration with colleagues across the medical school, including at the NCI-designated Mays Cancer Center, the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute and the Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Diseases.
Salary and academic rank are commensurate with credentials and experience.
Interested applicants should follow the link wp.uthscsa.edu/careers/, click “Faculty” and enter keyword 25000172 where you will also need to upload a current curriculum vitae, a brief statement outlining academic and leadership accomplishments, career goals, and the names and contact information of three professional references. Inquires may be directed to Alia Nazarullah, MD, nazarullah@uthscsa.edu, Director of Surgical Pathology.
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 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/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.
