GME Program Manager (Orthopaedics)
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Operations
San Antonio, TX, USA
Posted on Oct 29, 2025
- TAGME Certification required within one year of working with UT Health.
- Responsible for independently managing one or more GME programs, which may include supervisory responsibilities and indirectly reports to the Office of Graduate Medical Education.
- The position requires a comprehensive and detailed understanding of ACGME and participating site policies, as well as a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
- Provides guidance regarding accreditation and program management to the Program Director, Administrator, and other levels of GME Program Coordinators and department constituents.
- Manages accreditation activities including ACGME site visits, self-studies, internal reviews and annual program review.
- Keeps abreast of relevant accreditation trends, reads relevant literature, and attends conferences that will assist in the development and success of the program. Creates, reviews, and maintains policies and procedures in accordance with University and accrediting body standards to ensure compliance.
- May represent program at local, state, and national level.
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. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
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.
Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.
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.
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.
Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
EEO Statement
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.
- Possess advanced time management, leadership, and supervisory skills Ability to support a wide range of programmatic issues, including long range planning, recruitment, project management, administrative/operational workflow, budget/financial review
- Demonstrates high degree of initiative and independent judgement Ability to manage the daily operations of the program performing advanced management assignments Includes all Key Skill Areas (KSA) of a PC-Senior
- TAGME Certification required within one year of working with UT Health.
- Serves as the lead for all aspects of the assigned program(s).
- Continually assess and direct a wide range of programmatic issues including long range planning, developing projects, analyzing administrative workflow, maintaining databases, communicating with faculty, staff, and trainees.
- Evaluates effectiveness of curriculum and effectiveness of program in meeting goals.
- May teach seminars and workshops and participate with faculty. Plans, directs and controls program budget. Provides sound guidance and advice on other pertinent program issues.
- May supervise, train, and mentor other program staff.
- Performs all other duties as assigned and those of PC Senior.
Bachelor's Degree degree or Master's degree in Business Administration, Education, or related field is preferred. Direct GME and UT Leadership Development may substitute for degree requirement. TAGME required upon eligibility.