AddressPediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Hospitalist
Department of Pediatrics
The Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is seeking a full-time faculty position at the Assistant Professor/Clinical level for a Pediatric Neonatal-Perinatal Hospitalist physician.
The Department of Pediatrics has a robust research program supporting cutting edge investigation, multidisciplinary programs, a well-established long term neurodevelopmental program, Neonatal Nutrition and Milk Bank program, participation in VON, ELSO, and multiple opportunities for NICU QI as well as cardiac QI through NPC-QIC.
The major criteria for appointment for clinical faculty is excellence in clinical care, scholarly activity and service in the area the individual is expected to fulfill.
The clinical service is centered in our brand-new Women and Children’s hospital NICU. We have a Level IV NICU and Level IV maternal delivery service with ~4,500 births/yr. The NICU is 83 bed NICU composed of a combination of single rooms and 16 open bay beds. The Pediatric inpatient service has a total of 45 inpatient beds with flex beds to expand up to 60. Clinical services include ECMO, iNO, whole body cooling, HFOV, pediatric surgery, and all pediatric surgical/medical subspecialties. Teaching of residents, fellows and medical students is an integral part of the job.
The selected individual will function as a pediatric faculty directing medical management of infants in various settings including the delivery room, NICU, special care nurseries, well-baby nurseries, inpatient pediatrics and transport with day/night service. Currently 3 hospitalists and 13 Neonatal APPs manage 4 teams of high-risk neonates in collaboration with a faculty neonatologist and other members of the health care team including dedicated pharmacists and neonatal dieticians. Weekend and night call availability is required in addition to weekdays. A Board-Certified Pediatrician is required.
Located near the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country, San Antonio has a population of over 1 million. San Antonio offers numerous educational and employment opportunities for spouses and families. Excellent public and private schools are available for children. San Antonio is full of activities throughout the year including two major theme parks, treasured historical sites, NBA Spurs, activities in the arts, the annual Stock Show and Rodeo and the renowned Riverwalk. With its mild winters, the city attracts people who really enjoy the outdoors.
Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Dr. Cynthia Blanco, Chief, Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, UT Health San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr, MSC 7812, San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900 or Blanco@UTHSCSA.edu or at 210-567-5247.
UT Health 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.
