Assistant Professor​/Clinical - Pediatrics Child Abuse

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 3,000 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 U.S. 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.

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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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…