Pediatric Gastroenterologist 

Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Assistant Professor or Associate Professor

 

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, UT Health San Antonio is seeking a Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join a division engaged in diverse clinical and academic practice, including an active Liver Transplant Program.  The faculty appointment will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor level, depending on qualifications and experience.  The qualified candidate must be board-certified or board-eligible in pediatric gastroenterology and have or be eligible for an unrestricted Texas medical license.  Liver transplant experience is beneficial, but not required. 

The successful candidate will be expected to serve as attending on the Pediatric Gastroenterology service and possess excellent teaching and clinical skills.  The School of Medicine has medical students at each level, and the division faculty is actively engaged in the training of these medical students, as well as for pediatric residents.  In addition, the Pediatric Gastroenterology division is actively pursuing the launching of a fellowship training program, so participation in a leadership role would be viable.

 The major criteria for appointment for clinical faculty is excellence in clinical care, scholarly activity, and service in the area the individual is expected to fulfill.  The selected candidate will join a division of pediatric gastroenterologists, including a pediatric transplant hepatologist. Besides the physicians, the selected candidate will work with nurse practitioners, clinic nurses, medical assistants, dietitians, and administrative staff. The selected candidate will work in clinics located at the Robert B. Green Campus, University Hospital, and at UT Health San Antonio’s Gateway Medical Park.  Areas of clinical focus include pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, nutrition, IBD, and intestinal failure.

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition is family and team oriented. 

San Antonio has a population of over one million and offers many, diverse educational and employment opportunities for spouses and families.  Excellent public and private schools, including institutions of higher learning, are available.  San Antonio is full of a mix of activities throughout the year including two major theme parks, treasured historical sites like the Alamo and the other San Antonio missions, the San Antonio Spurs, plus activities in the arts, the annual Stock Show and Rodeo, the annual weeklong Fiesta, and the beautiful San Antonio Riverwalk.  The diversity of the people of San Antonio gives the city its unique charm and beauty, and along with its economy makes it both attractive and an excellent place to live.

Please visit the UT Health candidate portal https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty to apply for position #23002845.

Interested individuals are encouraged to contact Dr. Naveen K. Mittal, Professor and Chief, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at UT Health San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr, MSC 7807, San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900 or  mittaln@uthscsa.edu  or at 210-562-5832 for more information.  

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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