Transplant Surgeon (Open Rank)
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- Faculty
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- School of Medicine
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- 24000963 Requisition #
TRANSPLANT SURGEON FACULTY
The Malú and Carlos Alvarez Center in Transplantation, Hepatobiliary Surgery and Innovation within the Department of Surgery at the Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is actively recruiting a multidisciplinary abdominal organ transplant surgeon and faculty member at the Assistant or Associate Professorship level. It is a strong desire that the candidate have experience with living donor liver transplantation, including both donor and recipient operations. It is also advantageous that the candidate be trained in hepatic/biliary and pancreatic surgery, including robotic surgery. The surgeon should be cross trained in kidney transplantation, laparoscopic kidney donors and have experience with pediatric transplants. The Transplant Center is recognized nationally for its innovation, robust clinical activity and outcomes, and interdisciplinary research. In addition, the transplant center oversees an active hepatic and pancreatic surgical practice. The academic appointment of this position will be in the Department of Surgery but will be allocated 100% to the Transplant Center.
Candidates should meet the OPTN/UNOS Certification for primary kidney and liver transplant surgeon. Requirements also include Board Certification by the American Board of Surgery or equivalency, completion of a transplant surgery fellowship at an ASTS approved program, and Texas licensure prior to starting employment. Certification in hepatic/biliary and pancreatic surgery is desirable. The candidate should have a strong interest in clinical research, teaching and program development. Applicants should remit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to Francisco G. Cigarroa, MD, Professor and Director, c/o Veronica Acosta, UT Health San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, MC7858, San Antonio, Texas, 78229.
The UT Health San Antonio offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive insurance package, and a generous retirement plan. For more information, visit our website at www.uthscsa.edu. To be considered, or interested in the position, please apply at: https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty for Req. # 24000963.
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 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.
