Chief, Vascular Neurology
Department of Neurology
Open Rank
The Department of Neurology, Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio, is seeking a full-time faculty neurologist to serve as the Chief of the Division of Vascular Neurology. The Chief will be responsible for advancing the Division’s clinical, educational, and research missions with goals of optimizing patient access and faculty productivity; improving the patient experience; increasing extramural research funding; and supporting the education of medical students, residents, and fellows. Rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Chief will recruit and foster faculty and trainees, strengthen collaborative departmental and hospital partner relationships, enhance outreach activities, and engage local and regional community physicians. The Chief will develop clinical protocols, clinical pathways, and outcome measures to improve the quality and cost-effectiveness of care. The Chief will be expected to lead the Division to the next level in clinical care, research, and training. The candidate will supervise a vibrant team of academic neurologists who are providing innovative and individualized clinical care as part of a Joint Commission-accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, educating the next generation of neurologists, and conducting cutting-edge research within a collegial atmosphere. The candidate will also participate in clinic services in the inpatient and outpatient settings and the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows.
Established in 1968, UT Health San Antonio serves San Antonio and the 50,000 square-mile area of South Texas. The University, one of the country's leading health sciences universities, ranks in the top 3 percent of all institutions worldwide receiving National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding. The University's schools of medicine, nursing, dentistry, health professions, and graduate biomedical sciences have produced approximately 26,000 graduates. Nestled at the edge of the Texas Hill Country, San Antonio is a city steeped in heritage and cultural diversity, as well as innovation and advancement. We are one of the fastest-growing cities in America, boasting seasonal events and festivals and spectacular green spaces and parks. Beyond the world-famous San Antonio Riverwalk, the city has a range of recognized restaurants, cultural institutions, sporting events, and fun for the whole family.
Minimum requirements are an MD/DO degree, completion of ACGME-accredited neurology residency training, and completion of a one-year vascular neurology fellowship. Candidates must be eligible for licensure in Texas and be board-eligible or board-certified in Neurology and Vascular Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology.
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.
