Infectious Disease - Physician at University Health/University Medicine Associates - University Health summary:
The Infectious Disease Physician role at University Health involves providing inpatient consultations and outpatient clinic care on a hybrid schedule, promoting work-life balance. This position collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to advance infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, and program development in a large healthcare system. Opportunities include teaching, research, telemedicine integration, and leadership within a supportive academic and clinical environment.
Infectious Disease Physician
For more than 100 years, University Health has been here to heal, to improve health, to lead, innovate and advance the practice of medicine. Above all, the people of University Health are here to serve all who entrust us with their health and lives with the highest quality care, respect and compassion.
As the only locally owned and operated health system in San Antonio and Bexar County, University Health takes to heart its responsibility to serve the health needs of our community today and into the future.
Schedule: One Week On / One Week Off (7 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
Model: Hybrid (Inpatient & Outpatient)
Location: University Hospital + Satellite Community Hospitals
We are seeking a highly motivated Infectious Disease Physician to join our expanding team in a hybrid role that combines inpatient consults with outpatient clinic care. Enjoy a one week on / one week off schedule, promoting an excellent work-life balance while engaging in meaningful, high-impact work.
Role Highlights:
- Provide inpatient ID consultations and follow-ups during your week on
- Conduct afternoon outpatient clinics during that same week
- Round on new inpatient referrals after clinic hours
- Collaborate closely with hospitalists, specialists, and primary care teams
- Contribute to infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship initiatives
- Help develop and expand a growing ID program, including strategic planning and quality improvement
Qualifications:
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Infectious Disease
Academic & Development Opportunities:
- Teaching: Engage in mentoring residents and medical students, and contribute to academic activities such as lectures and didactics
- Research: Participate in clinical trials or QI projects related to ID, antimicrobial stewardship, or hospital epidemiology
- Telemedicine (Future): Opportunity to incorporate virtual visits for outpatient follow-ups or low-acuity consults
This is a unique opportunity to shape infectious disease care across a network of hospitals while maintaining a balanced and fulfilling schedule.
Apply now to join a collaborative, forward-thinking team.As services are expanded, you will have a key role in helping to shape and build a leading ID program.
UMA and University Health are proud to offer the following:
- Competitive total compensation package with incentive programs
- Relocation Expense Reimbursement
- Internal Loan Repayment Program not limited to HPSA shortage areas
- Resident/Fellow Stipend Program
- Annual Professional Business Expense Allowance & CME Days
- Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan w/ 100% Employer Match
- Generous Paid-Time-Off benefit
- Affordable Medical Insurance/Benefits
- Employer-paid Occurrence Malpractice Insurance
- Mentoring programs and regular provider meetings foster a supportive and collaborative environment
- Opportunities to clinically teach medical students and residents
- Leadership opportunities
- All the amenities of a large metropolitan area with great public and private schools
- No state tax
Highly qualified and committed physicians are encouraged to send their CV to Amy Hensz. We provide sponsorship for H1B Visas.University Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Keywords:
Infectious disease, Physician, Healthcare, Inpatient consults, Outpatient clinic, Infection prevention, Antimicrobial stewardship, Clinical research, Teaching, Telemedicine
