Division Chief, Pulmonology -Pediatrics
- 📁
- Faculty
- 💼
- School of Medicine
- 📅
- 24000019 Requisition #
Department of Pediatrics
Division Chief, Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine
Open Rank
The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine, Joe R & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, is recruiting a faculty position for Division Chief in Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine, rank and tenure status are dependent upon qualifications and experience. Candidates must be board-certified in Pediatric Pulmonology. The new leader will be charged with the creation and implementation of a strategic plan that will guide the division into future accounting advancements in programmatic development, research, and faculty growth. With an unwavering commitment to a resource and fiscal package to support clinical and academic missions, and a unique environment and growth strategy to meet the growing number of pediatric lives in San Antonio and South Texas, we believe this to be among the top legacy leadership roles in pediatric academic medicine.
The Department of Pediatrics, in conjunction with University Hospital and its clinics (UT Health San Antonio/UH), seeks to recruit a Chief who can continue to further the institution’s footprint in meeting the growing need for comprehensive pediatric pulmonary care, while simultaneously elevating the division’s scholarly activities.
Opportunity Highlights:
· The division is currently home to an outstanding Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, which is led by Dr. Donna Beth Willey-Courand, and has substantial opportunity to expand programs in asthma, home ventilator management, and outpatient clinics.
· UT Health San Antonio is the oldest academic teaching hospital in San Antonio and has a thriving relationship with University Hospital, a premier Level I trauma center, which houses a brand-new 300-bed women’s and children’s hospital.
· University Hospital recently entered an exclusive employment contract with the premier pediatric anesthesia group in San Antonio, which will now provide exclusive anesthesia support to all pediatric sub-specialty services.
· The Pediatric population in Bexar County grew 15.7% from 2011-2021 (478K-553K).
· Pediatric/neonatal patients are referred from a wide catchment area including Laredo, Eagle Pass, Uvalde, Del Rio, and Seguin.
· Applicants will be considered with a current rank of Associate Professor or above.
· The department and hospital are committed to providing the selected leader with a highly competitive compensation and benefits package which will factor in faculty rank, prior experience, and research contribution.
Rich in intellectual and cultural diversity, Bexar County is home to 2.5 million and offers a warm, friendly, and family-centric community. San Antonio is located on the cusp of the Texas Hill Country with easy access to several lakes and rivers for those who enjoy water recreation. San Antonio is also known for its festivals, outstanding food, basketball, and shopping. The Pearl District offers world-class dining nestled on the historic river walk. Please visit the UT Health San Antonio portal https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty to apply for position: 24000019.
For more details about this opportunity, or if you would like to recommend someone who exemplifies the qualities we seek in a candidate, please contact Mark Lozano at mark@careerphysician.com, or at 469-553-9311. All inquiries remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant.
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.
