Living near University Health System

4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229 · Acute Care · CMS 3★

Charts in Epic

Housing stipend ceiling (GSA FY2027)

$1,043/wk

≈ $4,520/month tax-free max for San Antonio (lodging $149–$149/night by season), plus up to $518/wk for meals. Landlords often price to this number, so aim well under it to keep the difference.

Charting system (EHR)

Epic

EpicCare Inpatient Base, the certified EHR this hospital reported to CMS for 2024.

Some units (ED, OR, L&D) may chart in add-on modules. Ask your recruiter how many orientation shifts include EHR training.

🍲 Taste of home nearby

Your picks, never inferred. Small family-run spots are often missing, so save yours and your circle will see them.

🍩 Bring something for the unit

62 bakeries, donut shops & caterers within 5 km. Check opening hours before a 7am or 7pm handoff.

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Shift-worker essentials nearby

Within 1.5 km (about a 15-minute walk) and 3 km. Nearest place listed. The map rings show 1.5 km, 3 km, 5 mi and 10 mi in a straight line from the hospital; drive times depend on roads and traffic at shift change.

🧺
Laundromat
Lone Star Laundry · 1.3 km
1 ≤1.5 km
12 ≤3 km
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Grocery
Mustafa Inc · 1.5 km · 2 likely 24h chains
1 ≤1.5 km
15 ≤3 km
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Pharmacy
Oak Hills Medical Building Pharmacy · 220 m · 7 likely 24h chains
20 ≤1.5 km
30 ≤3 km
🌙
Quick food
Chick-fil-A · 410 m · 22 likely 24h chains
20 ≤1.5 km
50 ≤3 km
🏋️
Gym
9Round - San Antonio, TX - Medical Center · 680 m
5 ≤1.5 km
16 ≤3 km
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Coffee
Rosella Coffee At Methodist Hospital · 250 m
16 ≤1.5 km
39 ≤3 km
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Park
Medical Center Volleyball Courts · 750 m
6 ≤1.5 km
12 ≤3 km
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Rail / transit station
South Texas Medical Center Transit Center · 1.5 km
0 ≤1.5 km
1 ≤3 km
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Vet
Compassionate Care · 1.5 km
0 ≤1.5 km
5 ≤3 km

Before you sign a lease here

Ask for a 30-day or contract-cancellation clause. Cancellations are the costliest housing mistake travelers report.
Never pay by wire, Zelle or PayPal Friends & Family before you've seen the place or verified the host.
Working nights? Ask about blackout curtains, daytime noise, and parking that's safe at shift change.
Get deposit, utility and pet-fee terms in writing.