Spinal Cord Injury Physiatrist in San Antonio bei University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio)

The Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at UT Health San Antonio, Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, is recruiting a full-time Clinical Faculty certified in Spinal Cord Injury.  This position will provide high-quality patient care primarily in the inpatient and outpatient settings within UT Health's affiliate hospital, University Hospital, a University Health System facility, and additional outpatient services at the Medical Arts and Research Center (MARC) within UT Health Physicians.  As part of a top-ranked medical school, this position will have the opportunity to participate in medical student and resident clinical supervision within one of the largest PM&R residency programs in the nation.
 
University Hospital is a Bexar County teaching hospital that provides a Level I Trauma Center for adults and Level II Trauma Center care for pediatrics in the South/Central Texas Region. University Hospital was also rated the best hospital in San Antonio in the 2015-2016 U.S. New & World Report for the fifth year in a row, and the sixth best hospital in Texas. The collaboration between UHS and UT Health Science Center supports a comprehensive clinical and teaching facility. 
 
Candidates must have an MD or DO (or foreign equivalent), have completed 4 years of an ACGME certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency, preferred completion of a Spinal Cord Injury fellowhship, and be boarded certified/board eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and board certified/board eligible in Spinal Cord Injury.   In addition, candidates must be eligible for a Texas Medical License, for certification by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration, and for credentials with UT Medicine San Antonio and University Hospital. The rank and salary of this position will be dependent on the individual's qualifications. Salaries are competitive and there are opportunities for specific effort allocation to be negotiated based on candidate preference. 

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.