Hepatologist - Faculty

USA Health; Alabama; On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the Gulf Coast is seeking a full-time Hepatologist to join its Digestive Health and Liver Disease program. The role involves comprehensive outpatient care, inpatient consultative services, and collaboration across specialties. Candidates must be board certified in Gastroenterology and have a commitment to academic medicine and patient care. This role also includes teaching opportunities within a multidisciplinary team environment and is pivotal for enhancing the health of the community.

Qualifications

• Required to have a curriculum vitae to apply.
• A cover letter is optional.
• Strong preference for board certification in Hepatology.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient hepatology care.
• Inpatient consultative and/or attending services.
• Collaborate with gastroenterology and other specialties.

Skills

Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology

Commitment to academic medicine

Patient-centered care

Education

Board certification in Hepatology

Eligible for medical licensure in Alabama

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.

USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.

Responsibilities

The Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine at the University of South Alabama is seeking a full‑time Hepatologist to join its growing Digestive Health and Liver Disease program in the Department of Internal Medicine. This position offers a combination of outpatient clinical practice at Digestive Health and inpatient care with hospital privileges at USA Health University Hospital. The role includes opportunities for teaching, academic involvement, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

• Provide comprehensive outpatient hepatology care at Digestive Health
• Inpatient consultative and/or attending services at University Hospital
• Collaborate closely with gastroenterology, transplant services, surgery, oncology, and other specialties
• Participate in academic, teaching, and scholarly activities consistent with an academic appointment

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology (required)
• Board certification in Hepatology (strongly preferred)
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Alabama
• Commitment to academic medicine, education, and patient‑centered care

Application Requirements

A curriculum vitae is required to apply. A cover letter is optional.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.

EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.