Lung Transplant Specialist

 The Alvarez Transplant Center, Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is seeking a qualified individual for the full-time position of Specialist Faculty (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner) to provide general medical patient care in our pulmonary lung transplant program.  This Advanced Practice Provider will become an integral part of the team supporting the transplant program's inpatient and outpatient practices. The patient population would include complex diseases and disorders of the pulmonary system and lung transplant in a fast-paced setting. Candidates should have excellent clinical, decision-making, organizational and motivational skills; and should have a commitment to academic and clinical excellence. Involvement in quality improvement projects, research projects, and CME conference attendance will be strongly encouraged and highly supported.

The APP will perform assessments of pre and post-transplant patients, ensure the implementation of program guidelines and protocols, and monitor patient results in different care settings and between visits. The daily duties will include rotations in both inpatient and ambulatory care settings, interacting with consulting services, care and discharge planning, monitoring disposition of discharged patients, and participating in selection committee and multidisciplinary rounds.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and work well in a team and academic environment. The schedule for this job will be Monday-Friday with occasional phone calls on evenings or nights from the referring community. New graduates are welcome to apply. Must have Prescriptive authority or eligible to apply for licensure to prescribe from the State Medical Board within the first 6 months of hiring. Must also have Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

UT Health San Antonio offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive insurance package, and a generous retirement plan. For more information, visit our website at www.uthscsa.edu. To be considered, or interested in the position, please apply at: https://wp.uthscsa.edu/careers/ for Req. #24001138.

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.