As one of the most comprehensive health leaders in the Texas Medical Center, UT System and the U.S. Gulf Coast region, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) offers healthcare professionals of all disciplines an outstanding work environment. Our talented researchers, educators, clinicians and professionals are committed to building healthier communities in Texas and around the world.  While we take a multidisciplinary approach to care, each individual at UTHealth has the opportunity to make a difference by bringing expertise, innovative thinking and dedication to the challenge of advancing human health.

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) is committed to providing our employees with an enriching and dynamic work environment that encourages innovation, research, creativity and equal opportunity for learning, development and professional growth. 

Employment opportunities are updated daily.  We encourage you to search our UTHealth Careers site to determine if UTHealth Houston has an exciting career opportunity that is right for you.

Benefits

The Office of Benefits is dedicated to assisting our employees and retirees with high-quality, cost-effective benefit programs in support of the mission of The University of Texas System and UT Health Science Center Houston (UTHealth Houston).

Benefits Overview

For your health and well-being, the following benefits are offered to all benefit eligible employees of The University of Texas Health Science Center Houston (UTHealth Houston):

• Medical Insurance: 100% premiums for full time employees are paid by the University with competitive rates for family coverage - the first of the following month from the date of hire.
• Life Insurance and AD&D: A $50,000 policy for employee at no cost.
• Optional Coverage: UTHealth Houston provides competitive rates for dental, vision, additional voluntary life, dependent life and disability coverage.
• UT Flex: UTHealth Houston employees have the option to pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Retirement Plans: All benefit eligible employees are automatically enrolled as of date of hire in TRS. TRS is a traditional defined contribution plan covering all higher education employees. ORP eligible employees have a personal choice to elect ORP in lieu of TRS. This program is a defined contribution plan governed by the Internal Revenue Code Section 403(b).

Also included in your benefits are voluntary retirement plans, longevity pay, Employee Assistance Programs, competitive vacation, sick pay, holiday pay and use of our recreation facility.