Company Profile
UT Health San Antonio
Company Overview
UT Health San Antonio is a dedicated community partner, and it is through our academic, research and health care initiatives that we serve San Antonio and south Texas residents. Playing a vital role in the fiscal health of the region, UT Health San Antonio is an important engine of growth for our local and state economy with direct impact on the labor market, research and development, as well as investment in the local market related to expansion of services.
We are one of 13 UT System institutions. Our Fall 2022 student enrollment is 3,527, with an additional 921 medical residents and 154 post-graduate trainees. Each year, we graduate approximately 200 physicians, 400 nurses, 100 dentists, another 560 health professionals and 130 scientists. Our comprehensive network of medical, dental and nursing specialists provides every patient the most complete care available using the latest in medical treatments. Our research translates from the bench to the bedside as our faculty offer clinical treatment based on the latest laboratory findings.
UT Health San Antonio is the largest academic research institution in San Antonio and South Texas. From our notable research findings published in leading journals around the world, to our revolutionary advancements in the treatment of Alzheimer’s and other age-related diseases, cancer and diabetes, our experts pursue powerful scientific solutions for society.
UT Health Physicians, the medical practice of the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, offers convenient, comprehensive patient care visits, in live video and in-person formats, through more than 1,400 providers in over 100 specialties and subspecialties. Our physicians comprise the largest medical practice in Central and South Texas, with dozens of locations throughout San Antonio, the Hill Country and Laredo.
Living and Working in San Antonio
San Antonio is the seventh most populous city in the United States of America. It is a thriving hub of industry and culture that offers citizens access to “big city” amenities and world-renowned attractions coupled with a relaxed and inviting “small town” atmosphere.
The major employers in San Antonio help drive the city’s dynamic and diverse economy- a healthy mix of business services, a rapidly growing biomedical and biotechnology sector, an emerging new energy economy and a diversified manufacturing sector producing everything from aircraft and semiconducors to Toyota trucks. Ranked as #1 for economic growth potential by Business Facilities and 3rd among “America’s Secretly Cool Cities” by the Huffington Post, San Antonio continues to be a shining star in Texas. The 15 colleges and universities in the area educate 160,000 students, providing a steady supply of skilled talent to the city’s workforce.
UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities.
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Benefits
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.
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. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.
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 plus three floating holidays, which can be used anytime during the fiscal year.
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.
Discounts- Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.
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