Medical Director/Anesthesiologist (MSRH) Open Rank
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UT Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
The Department of Anesthesiology
Medical Director/Anesthesiologist (Open Rank)
The Department of Anesthesiology at the Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is seeking an experienced academic anesthesiologist for a faculty position to serve as Medical Director who is responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day management of the UT Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital (MSRH). We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate individual committed to patient care to join a dynamic anesthesia team based in a multispecialty hospital, Monday through Friday. The ideal candidate will develop and maintain effective relationships at all levels of the organization and partner with healthcare leadership and ancillary departments. Faculty rank and appointment will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Daily staffing and management of assignments for physicians and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs).
- Work with departmental revenue cycle leadership to optimize revenue capture.
- Foster collaboration between the Department of Anesthesiology and UT Health Physicians (UTHP) surgical departments for the continual improvement of the clinical operations, growth and patient experience within the ambulatory surgery centers.
- Develop a patient safety and quality improvement strategy for the MSRH Operating Rooms.
- Development of surgical block time schedules in collaboration with UT Leadership.
- As needed, recruitment of physician and CRNA providers in collaboration with the Department of Anesthesiology.
- Generation/coordination of anesthesia staffing schedules to meet the operational needs of MSRH.
- Application/Development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for anesthesia services at MSRH in the areas of efficiency, compliance, outcomes, and patient satisfaction.
- Oversee and direct patient care provided by CRNAs or resident physicians.
- Pursue scholarly activity sufficient to stay abreast of new technology and medical advances in ambulatory anesthesiology.
Required Qualifications:
- MD, DO or Foreign Equivalent
- Minimum of 5 or more years of supervisory/leadership experience in healthcare, preferably in hospital-based physician services
- 48 months of Anesthesiology Residency Training, or
- 12 months of Preliminary Residency Training and 36 months of Anesthesiology Residency Training
- Texas Medical License or eligible to obtain licensure
- Board Certification or board eligible in Anesthesiology
- Valid DEA Registration Number (Controlled Substance Registration Certificate)
- ACLS certified or obtaining certification
UT Health San Antonio offers a competitive salary, comprehensive insurance package, and great retirement plans.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the department's website: http://anesthesia.uthscsa.edu/ to learn about the clinical services and education program.
To apply please follow the link https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty and click “Faculty”. Applicants should upload a current curriculum vitae and names and contact information of three references.
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 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 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.
