Assistant Professor/Clinical - Pediatrics Child Abuse

Assistant Professor / Clinical - Pediatrics Child Abuse Faculty School of Medicine Requisition

Department of Pediatrics

Child Abuse Pediatrician

The Division of Child Abuse, Department of Pediatrics, Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is recruiting for an academic faculty position as Assistant or Associate Professor / Clinical to fill a full-time position.

Academic rank will be determined based on qualifications and experience. We are seeking recent graduates and / or experienced physicians who are BC / BE in Child Abuse Pediatrics to work alongside our multidisciplinary team of three child abuse pediatricians and a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner.

The selected candidate will be responsible for evaluating children and adolescents who are suspected victims of abuse and / or neglect including inpatient and outpatient assessments, as well as providing case consultations and court testimony, teaching fellows, residents and medical students, and collaborating with community agencies and investigators.

The Division of Child Abuse Pediatrics at UT Health San Antonio is at the forefront of education, research and advocacy in the emerging field of Child Maltreatment and our faculty have served as leaders of numerous professional organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Child Abuse and Neglect, the American Board of Pediatrics, and the Texas Pediatric Society (AAP Texas state chapter).

We serve a culturally and demographically diverse patient population, evaluating over , children each year for suspected abuse and neglect.

As a member of our team, you will join our faculty in evaluating patients at three large children’s hospitals, in our outpatient clinic (the CHRISTUS Children’s Center for Miracles) and through an innovative statewide online consultation program.

As the largest health center and research university in South Texas, UT Health San Antonio is composed of five professional schools all dedicated to the University’s missions of education, clinical care, research, and community service.

The position offers a competitive salary with supplemental loan repayment for eligible applicants, a comprehensive benefits package, and a generous retirement plan.

San Antonio is one of the fastest growing, most affordable cities and the seventh largest in the The city boasts the picturesque River Walk, numerous historic sites including the iconic Alamo, major theme parks, and a diverse dining scene.

Nearby outdoor attractions include the Texas Hill Country and Gulf Coast beaches.

Please visit the UT Health candidate portal to apply for position

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

External Additional Information Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least hours a week, with an appointment of at least 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 premier physicians including more than 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 $, of group term life insurance and $, 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 : to hours ( to 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 : hours ( 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 hours ( weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after months of consecutive employment.

Holidays : 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.