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Form of workPediatric Emergency Medical Director, Department of Emergency Medicine
The Long School of Medicine (LSOM) at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (dba UT Health San Antonio) seeks to hire a full-time dynamic physician leader to serve as the Pediatric Emergency Medical Director for the Department of Emergency Medicine. The position is involved in all aspects of managing the Pediatric Emergency Department and will work closely with the Chair of Emergency Medicine, UHS EM Medical Director and hospital administration. The new director will be integral in the opening of the new Pediatric ED as we complete construction of our new Women’s and Children Hospital.
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 the areas of trauma, global medicine, health services, quality & safety and medical education. The successful candidate will join a diverse, enthusiastic group of academic Emergency Physicians. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience and the requirements of LSOM.
- Develop, maintain, update and implement pediatric specific departmental policies, procedures, and protocols
- Work with hospital leadership to enhance pediatric ED volume, market share, and EMS volume
- Participate in departmental and hospital committees
- Assist in identifying staffing needs and support recruitment, interviewing, and retention efforts
- Provide support to the Emergency Medicine residency program and medical student rotations
- Attend monthly Emergency Department physician meetings, and present pediatric operations reports as needed
- Assist in the delivery of performance appraisals of the pediatric staff physicians
- Review and manage Pediatric Emergency Department patient and personnel complaints
- Participation in Departmental and Hospital Process Improvements and Quality Improvement efforts
- Continued involvement in scholarly activity as evidenced by scholarly publications, participation in specialty society organizations and/or peer-reviewed research funding
- Maintain professional affiliations and involvement at national, state and local organizations.
Required Qualifications:
MD or DO degree from an accredited institution- Board certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- Licensed for practice of medicine in the state of Texas
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a practicing emergency physician
- Minimum of 3 years in a Track record of leadership roles in education at an academic medical center
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://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty to apply for position 20000680.
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.
