Neurosurgery APP (NP or PA) - Full-time

Company: The University of Texas Health Science Center
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: November 16, 2024

Job Description:

The Department of Neurosurgery, Joe R. Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine (LSOM), at UT Health San Antonio is part of a nationally recognized medical center dedicated to promoting education, advancing research, and delivering compassionate patient care of the highest quality. We are searching for like-minded advanced practice providers (APP) to join our faculty team and help us pursue our mission.Our Neurosurgery clinic is expanding its team to provide outstanding coverage on weekdays. Our current team is composed of Neurosurgeons, advanced practice providers, and a varied group of residents, fellows, and allied health professionals. Our ideal candidate will provide clinical services at the MARC, MSRH, or UHS clinics.The successful candidates will have unique opportunities to work with autonomy and contribute to a team of prominent neuroscience professionals who are highly regarded within their respective specialties. Specifically, the incumbents will perform and provide diagnostic and therapeutic evidence-based practice in inpatient and outpatient settings at some of the best hospitals in the nation's 7th largest city.The job requires an ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal), commitment to provide par excellence patient care, maintenance of complete and accurate health records, team-player aptitude, conforming to duties assigned, and an alignment with the LSOM's mission and vision.If you are a driven, self-motivated advanced practice provider with demonstrated experience and an active Texas license who is interested in working in a friendly environment that is committed to innovation and service, look no further! Apply today or contact us to learn more.Additional Licenses and CertificationsState licensure as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and national certification to practice as a nurse practitioner from an agency approved by the Texas Board of Nursing is required.ORA Bachelor's degree in a recognized field of science and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program is required.Preferred qualifications:Advanced Practice Provider experience working in a Neurosurgery clinic dealing with pre-op and post-op cases in inpatient and outpatient settings.UT Health San Antonio offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive insurance package, and generous retirement plan. Academic appointment and salary will be commensurate with experience.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 OverviewUT 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 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.
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