Pediatrics Allergy/Immunology - Open Rank

The University of Texas Health Science Center; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio invites applications for an Open Rank Pediatric Allergist/Immunologist in the Department of Pediatrics. The appointment is at the assistant or associate professor level, tenure or non-tenure track, depending on qualifications.

The successful candidate will provide clinical care for immune-mediated pediatric diseases, participate in potential research projects, and join a division recognized as a regional referral center for allergy,

Qualifications

• Board certified/eligible pediatric Allergist/Immunologist.
• Faculty appointment available at assistant or associate professor level.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for immune-mediated pediatric diseases.
• Potential involvement in clinical and/or translational research projects.

Job description

Pediatrics Allergy/Immunology - Open Rank

Open Rank Pediatric Allergist/Immunologist

Assistant or Associate Professor

The Department of Pediatrics, Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio, has an immediate opening for a board certified/eligible pediatric Allergist/Immunologist. This faculty appointment is available at the rank of assistant or associate professor, tenure or non-tenure track, depending on qualifications.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background and interest in clinical care of children with immune-mediated diseases, and potential for development of clinical and/or translational research projects. The successful applicant will join a division of one Allergist-Immunologist, recognized as a regional referral center for pediatric allergy, asthma, immune deficiency, other immune-mediated diseases, and biological therapies.

UT Health offers a competitive salary, comprehensive insurance package, and a generous retirement plan. Ranked as the 28th largest metropolitan statistical area in the U.S., San Antonio is a family-oriented, culturally varied city with a low cost of living and an emphasis on quality of life.

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 fulltime 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. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

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.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

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.

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 fiscal year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

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.

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