Pediatric Gastroenterology – APP

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Specialist)

Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition  

Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, Department of Pediatrics, Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for an academic faculty position at the rank of Specialist.  The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will be engaged in a variety of clinical and academic practice, including an active Liver Transplant Program.  The qualified candidate must have completed an accredited training program in physician assistant studies or nurse practitioner curriculum and must be eligible for an unrestricted Texas license as an advanced nurse practitioner or physician assistant.   

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 three (3) pediatric gastroenterologists, including a pediatric transplant hepatologist. The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition is family and team oriented.   Besides the physicians, the selected candidate will work with 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, and intestinal failure. 

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 varied cultures 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.

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  [email protected]  or at 210-562-5832 for more information.  

Please visit the UT Health candidate portal https://uthscsa.referrals.selectminds.com/faculty  to apply for position #24000364.

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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