On behalf of Dr. Steven Seidner, Department Chair of Pediatrics at UT Health in San Antonio, CareerPhysician, LLC, a national leader in academic pediatric executive search and child health, has initiated a national search to identify a transformational leadership candidate to appoint as the next Chief of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine, charged with the creation and implementation of a strategic plan that will guide the division into the future accounting for advancements in programmatic development, research, and faculty growth. .

Opportunity Highlights:

• UT Health is the only comprehensive pediatric academic teaching center in San Antonio and has a thriving relationship with University Hospital, a premier Level I trauma center, which houses a brand-new 300 bed women’s and children’s hospital that includes 20 LD rooms and a Level IV state-of-the-art NICU offering families private, single-family rooms, consolidating on pediatric inpatient services.
• The department of pediatrics is prepared to offer extensive resources and fiscal support to add three additional faculty to support programmatic growth, education and research future endeavors.
• UT Health recently entered in an exclusive employment contract with the premier pediatric anesthesia group in San Antonio, which will now provide exclusive anesthesia support to all pediatric sub-specialty services.
• The department and hospital are committed to providing the selected leader a highly competitive compensation and benefits package which will include a salary range within the 50^th – 75^th percentile based on rank, plus an attractive sign-on bonus and exemplary benefits package.
• The selected leader will benefit from an Endowed Chair and discretionary funds commitment to account for the resources essential to creating a vision and strategy that will lead the division into the future.
• The named Chief will have the opportunity to collaborate with the Chief of Pediatric Neurology to on a plan to enhance the current delivery and care of pediatric sleep medicine patients.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse and underserved patient population that is 66 percent Hispanic. Spanish language proficiency is not a requirement.
• The division is currently home to an outstanding Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, which is led by Dr. Donna Beth Willey Courand, and offers substantial opportunities to expand programs in asthma, aerodigestive, and technology dependent care.
• Academic promotion occurs through the UT Health Long School of Medicine. The Department is open to considering applicants at all ranks and is prepared to create a leadership package for emerging leaders at the Assistant Professor rank that includes executive coaching through an internal Executive Development Program and AMSPDC resources as well as other mentoring resources to ensure a successful transition.

Rich in intellectual and cultural diversity, San Antonio is home to 2.5 million and offers a warm, friendly, and family-centric community. The city is located on the cusp of the Texas Hill Country with easy access to several lakes and rivers for those who enjoy water recreation, but perhaps it is best known for its small town atmosphere with big city amenities including Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.  It is an ideal location for raising a family, but also offers multiple activities for singles with concerts, festivals, outstanding food, and shopping. The Pearl district offers world-class dining and is nestled on the charming San Antonio River Walk.

For more details about this opportunity, or if you would like to recommend an individual(s) who exemplifies the qualities we are seeking in a candidate, please contact Mark Lozano at mark@careerphysician.com, or at 469-553-9311. All inquiries will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant.

 UT Health San Antonio is an AA/EOE/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity.