Open Rank Emergency Medicine Physician
Department of Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine Physician
Assistant/Associate/Professor (Clinical)
The Department of Emergency Medicine at the Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is recruiting for highly qualified full-time residency trained academic Emergency Physicians for faculty positions. Our expansion is due to an increase in our coverage at our main clinical site and to staff our Multi-Specialty and Research Hospital site starting December 2024. Optimal candidates will have an established track record of peer-reviewed research, excellence in education and outstanding clinical service. We offer a wide variety of opportunities for program development and scholarly productivity in many aspects of emergency medicine and care. The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic group of academic Emergency Physicians committed to creating the premiere Emergency Medicine residency program and academic department in Texas. Candidates must be BC/BE in Emergency Medicine. Candidates with fellowship training or experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply:
1. Emergency Medical Services
2. Disaster Medicine
3. Wilderness Medicine
4. Simulation
5. Emergency Ultrasound
6. Research
7. ED Administration
University Health System is a nationally recognized teaching hospital and network of outpatient healthcare centers, owned by the people of Bexar County. In partnership with UT Health Physicians, the practice plan of UT Health San Antonio is consistently recognized as a leader in advanced treatment options, innovative technologies, and clinical research. University Hospital has been ranked the best in the San Antonio region by U.S. News & World Report, and University Hospital’s Adult and Pediatric Emergency Departments are the busiest in the region, with nearly 100,000 visits each year combined. A state of the art 93,000 square ft. Adult Emergency Department with 80 beds opened in early 2014. In 2023, a brand new Pediatric was built as part of the University Health Women’s and Children’s Hospital. It also is the premier adult and pediatric trauma center for a vast, 22-county region of South Texas, as well a designated comprehensive stroke center, STEMI center, and ECMO/resuscitation center.
UT Health Multispecialty and Research Hospital, scheduled to open December 2024, is focused on cancer and advanced surgical care. The Department of Emergency Medicine will staff the Acute Care Clinic (ACC), a 24/7 advanced urgent care for patients. The ACC will be dedicated to patients who seek care at the hospital for their emergency needs.
UT Health San Antonio offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive insurance package, and generous retirement plan. Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with experience. Please visit the https://wp.uthscsa.edu/careers/ to apply for position 24001117.
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.
