Full Job Description
Physician Assistant
Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Diseases
An open, fully funded position for a Physician Assistant is available at the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Diseases at the University of Texas Health San Antonio (UTHSA) (https://biggsinstitute.org/). We are looking for an exceptional candidate with expertise in clinical research to join a collaborative team of clinicians, epidemiologists, and statisticians conducting state-of-the-art research on dementia.
The position will support research activities for diverse studies at the Biggs Institute. Under the direction of a supervising physician, the candidate will work with Investigators and be responsible for providing high-quality, efficient, and team-based research assessments. Activities can include – but not limited to, blood draws, administering cognitive tests, health assessments, cardiovascular assessments, neurological and physical examinations, and the identification of actionable items to guide health recommendations. These activities are supported by a cohesive team of research assistants and post-doctoral fellows.
The candidate must be self-motivated, independent in task completion, and comfortable accepting feedback and guidance from colleagues. The ability to work well in a team and excellent communication skills are a must.
Qualifications: An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in a recognized field of science or learning that is directly related to the position and completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program and Texas Licensure is required.
Experience: Working knowledge in clinical research protocols is preferred. Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Organizes and coordinates work on a day-to-day basis and within schedule constraints.
- Handles emergent requirements in a timely manner.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Effectively communicate verbally and in writing, including preparing and writing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.
- Works well independently with participants and staff with minimal supervision.
- Possesses strong skills for multitasking, meeting competing deadlines, prioritizing and supporting the investigator team.
- Strong ethics and professionalism.
Job Duties
- Effectively communicates and supports the investigative team in the planning, evaluation, implementation, and documentation of scientific research.
- Actively screens, and enrolls potential study candidates.
- Obtains complete medical history from patients, draws blood, performs physical and neurological examinations, cardiac assessments, and organizes and presents the physical data, together with evaluation and recommendations, to permit the investigators to visualize the problem and determine appropriate diagnostic procedures and preliminary diagnoses.
- Counsels participants in study procedures and on various medical-related subjects and provides follow-up and health maintenance care to patients according to established protocols or specific instructions of the research study.
- Develops and maintains study source documents and CRFs, prepares study timelines, and reports adverse events to the PI when necessary.
- Ensures compliance with federal and local regulations and that regulatory processes are correct and align with the policies of UTHSCSA and various research organizations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
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.
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.
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.