Hepatology Physician

HCA Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a transplant hepatologist to join its prestigious liver transplant program in San Antonio, Texas. This role offers a collaborative environment with a team of experienced physicians dedicated to liver disease management and transplant services. Candidates will benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a city known for its economic growth and quality of life. With no state income tax and a lower cost of living, this position offers a unique chance to thrive both professionally and personally.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Malpractice Insurance

Continuing Medical Education Support

Retirement Savings Program with Employer Matching

No State Income Tax

Qualifications

• Completion of a transplant hepatology fellowship is essential.
• Board certification or eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a group of physicians in liver disease management.
• Support the growth of a renowned transplant program.

Skills

Transplant Hepatology

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Innovative Thinking

Education

Transplant Hepatology Fellowship

Board Certification

Texas Medical License Eligibility

Job description

Description

Specialization:
Transplant Hepatology

Job Summary:

Methodist Healthcare System is recruiting a transplant hepatologist to join an employed practice and CMS-approved liver transplant program in San Antonio, Texas.

Job Details:

1. Enjoy a collaborative environment with a group of physicians with over 60 years of combined expertise in all aspects of liver disease management, transplant services, and procedures.
2. Work closely with the surgical director of liver transplant to support the growth of the renowned transplant program.
3. Advanced practice provider support.
4. Robust multidisciplinary team.
5. Employed opportunity with a competitive salary based on MGMA data and industry benchmarks.
6. Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.
7. Paid malpractice insurance and support for continuing medical education.
8. Retirement savings program with employer matching.
9. No state income tax.

Qualified Candidates:

1. Strong transplant hepatology experience is a plus but not required.
2. Completion of a transplant hepatology fellowship.
3. Experience with starting or expanding a liver transplant program is ideal.
4. Excellent communication skills and ability to foster relationships with referring physicians.
5. Driven, innovative, and eager for new challenges.
6. Board certification or eligibility is required.
7. Texas medical license eligibility.

About Methodist Hospital Specialty & Transplant Liver Disease and Transplant Program:

• The Liver Disease and Transplant Program at Texas Transplant Institute, located at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital, is nationally recognized for its successful outcomes.
• Consistently ranked as the best in Texas with survival rates over 95% for both one-year and three-year survival.
• Since its founding in 2001, the program has completed over 700 liver transplants.
• Transplants more medically urgent patients than any other program in Texas, on a percentage basis.
• For more information, visit the UNOS website; program code: TXHS.

San Antonio, home to 2.5 million residents, is experiencing economic growth in industries like bioscience, healthcare, aerospace, IT, cybersecurity, and green technologies. The city is expected to add up to 1.1 million residents and 500,000 jobs by 2040. It offers big-city amenities, renowned attractions, and a relaxed atmosphere. The cost of living is slightly below the national average, with lower housing costs and no state income tax.