APP- NP or PA Vascular Surgery
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- Faculty
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- 24000384 Requisition #
DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY
DIVISION OF VASCULAR AND ENDOVASCULAR SURGERY
APP - NP OR PA (SPECIALIST)
The Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is seeking a faculty Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) level to join the clinical service, composed of surgeons and advanced practice providers. The successful candidate will be interested in all aspects of cardiovascular disease surgical care and wound care, understand the continuum of care, and case management. Qualified individuals will have completed an approved advanced graduated nurse or physician assistant program and must be licensed in Texas.
The position serves as a pivotal team member in our UT Health San Antonio and University Health System outpatient clinics as well as in our inpatient service at University Health. This individual will conduct comprehensive assessment of surgical patients throughout the continuum of care in the ambulatory settings. This Advance Practice Provider position also includes evaluations of new patients, follow up patients, post-operative and post-procedure patients, and hospital follow up continuity of care clinic. This individual will be available to cover additional clinics, as assigned by the Division Chief, and other designated clinics for patient access and coverage. Will assist the service in its growth by creating and fostering important relationships with other services, as well as participating in training UT Health San Antonio residents and medical students.
UT Health San Antonio offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a generous retirement plan to ensure a superior quality of life. All faculty are actively mentored to ensure clinical and academic progress and success. Compensation and academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience.
Please visit the UT Health candidate portal https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty to apply for REQ #24000384.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal employment Opportunity/affirmative action employer, including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designed 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.
