Open Rank - Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition

Assistant or Associate Professor

The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition of the Department of Pediatrics, Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio, is seeking one 100% (full-time) Pediatric Gastroenterologist for a faculty position to join a division engaged in a variety of 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 the Pediatric Gastroenterology service and possess excellent teaching and clinical skills. The Long 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 appointments for clinical faculty are excellence in clinical care, scholarly activity, and teaching skills. The selected candidate will join a division of pediatric gastroenterologists, 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, intestinal failure, and liver transplant. Opportunities to support clinical trials, transnational, and basic research are available. 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, varied 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 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 variety 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 careers portal https://wp.uthscsa.edu/careers/ to apply for position # 26000232.

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.