Physician Assistant

UT Health San Antonio™ is a premier health sciences university and a leader in NIH‑funded research in south and central Texas. The institution encompasses schools of medicine, nursing, dentistry, health professions, and graduate biomedical sciences, with over 33,000 alumni. With an $806.6 million operating budget, UT Health San Antonio supports four campuses in San Antonio and Laredo and plays a vital role in fostering a $37 billion biomedical and healthcare industry.

The university is committed to its mission of improving lives through education, research, and patient care.

The UT San Antonio School of Dentistry, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS), seeks a highly motivated and clinically skilled Physician Assistant (PA) to join our dynamic academic and surgical team. This position functions under the supervision of an oral surgeon and involves comprehensive patient care across outpatient and hospital‑based settings.

The PA will play a critical role in the evaluation, diagnosis, and management of patients with oral and maxillofacial conditions. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform comprehensive medical histories and physical examinations.
• Develop differential diagnoses and treatment plans independently and in conjunction with oral surgeons.
• Order and interpret labs and imaging (CBCT, CT, MRI, radiographs).
• Manage pre/postoperative care including infections, pain, and wound care.
• Educate patients on procedures, risks, benefits, alternatives, and recovery.
• Assist in the operating room on a rotational hospital basis.
• Participate in hospital rounds, emergency department consults, and interdisciplinary care.
• Maintain accurate and timely EHR documentation.
• Coordinate care effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

Facial trauma, odontogenic infections, pathology, TMJ disorders, dentoalveolar surgery, orthognathic surgery, clinical procedures, craniofacial evaluations, and perioperative patient management.

• Graduate of an accredited PA program
• Must have Texas PA license
• NCCPA board certified
• DEA certification preferred
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery or surgical experience preferred

Competitive salary, health/dental/retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. Academic rank and compensation will be commensurate with education, experience, and qualifications.

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 full‑time 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 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 daycare 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…