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    Psychiatry Physician Assistant

    The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio has an opening for a Physician Assistant with experience in child and adolescent psychiatry. This position will hold a faculty appointment of Specialist (Non-Tenure Track).

    Selected applicant will serve as a Physician Assistant in Psychiatry under the supervision of physicians and in collaboration with other members of the health care team to provide medical care to school-aged students in the outpatient setting. Selected applicant will be responsible for providing high quality, efficient, team-based medical care and treatments to patients in TCHATT (Texas Child Health Access Through Telemedicine). TCHATT is an initiative of the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium (TCMHCC), created by the 86th Texas Legislature to leverage the expertise and capacity of the health-related institutions of higher education to address child and adolescent mental health challenges and improve the mental health care system in the state of Texas.

    Bachelor's degree in related field and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program is required.

    Certification with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), Physician Assistant Licensure with the Texas Medical Board, and DEA required.

    Job Duties:

    • Provides specialty medical care in a clinical setting under the supervision of licensed physicians working through physician approved protocols.
    • Secures and evaluates medical and behavioral health and developmental history of the patient and provides health maintenance and anticipatory guidance.
    • Evaluates patients in a clinic.
    • Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care; documents all patient/provider communication and interventions.
    • Performs basic physical assessment using observation, inspection, auscultation, palpation, and percussion.
    • Distinguishes between normal and abnormal findings obtained by history, physical screening, behavioral assessments, and in collaboration with the designated physician, implements an appropriate management plan.
    • Executes physician's orders such treatments, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as prescribed in accordance with legal, ethical, and institutional standards.
    • Assures quality assurance standards are met by following all guidelines of physicians and clinic.
    • Instructs and counsels patients on various medical related subjects, especially related to mental and behavioral health.
    • Provides follow up and health maintenance care to patients in accordance with established protocols or specific instructions of the physician.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    No experience needed. Previous experience working with in child and adolescent psychiatry preferred.

    For more information regarding this opportunity and/or to apply for this position, please navigate to the UT Health Careers portal at:

    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.

    Additional Information

    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.


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