Physician-Gastroenterology: Hepatology

Banner Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick time

Malpractice coverage

CME allowance

Legal, medical, dental, and vision coverage

Fertility benefits

24/7 mental health support

Job summary

Banner Health in Phoenix, Arizona, seeks a board-certified/eligible Transplant Hepatologist to join our multidisciplinary team. This position emphasizes comprehensive care for patients with end-stage liver disease and active participation in research and education.

Ideal candidates possess fellowship training in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology and are eager to collaborate in a vibrant academic setting. Benefits include competitive compensation, extensive coverage, and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• ABIM certified/eligible in Transplant Hepatology.
• Fellowship training necessary.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-transplant care for patients.
• Manage outpatient liver disease practice.
• Engage in education and research initiatives.

Skills

ABIM BC/BE Transplant Hepatology

Team player

Leadership in education and mentorship

Education

Fellowship training in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology

Job description

In partnership with the University of Arizona, the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Banner University Medical Center Phoenix is hiring an ABIM board certified/eligible Transplant Hepatologist to join our program in this vibrant academic setting. The role focuses on providing comprehensive transplant care to patients with end‑stage liver disease and managing a busy Advanced Liver Disease practice. The physician will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, participate in selection committees, lead quality assurance initiatives, and be actively involved in education and research.

Position Highlights

• Broad range of patients and pathologies
• Tier‑5 Quality Liver Program
• Excellent patient‑clinical outcomes
• Large urban academic medical center
• Opportunities for research and teaching
• Supportive team, established program
• Clinic‑based practice

Position Details

• Academic, inpatient and outpatient practice
• Team: 6 hepatologists, 10 gastroenterologists, 3 advanced practice clinicians, and fellows
• Level 1 trauma center, 733‑bed hospital in the Phoenix metro
• Work schedule: Mon‑Fri 7:30 am‑5:00 pm
• 1:5 unrestricted call rotation (including weekend/holiday)
• On‑site cutting‑edge technology such as vibration‑controlled transient elastography and magnetic resonance elastography
• Robust clinical trial program with investigator‑led studies
• Essential functions: upper endoscopy procedures, colonoscopy, evaluation of patients with chronic and end‑stage liver disease, and management of pre‑ and post‑transplant patients
• Teaching and mentorship of internal medicine and gastroenterology residents, fellows, and medical students
• Presentation at departmental/ divisional meetings and national conferences

Responsibilities

• Provide pre‑ and post‑transplant care for patients with end‑stage liver disease
• Manage a busy advanced liver disease outpatient practice
• Perform upper endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures as billed
• Participate in the transplant selection committee and quality assurance initiatives
• Engage in education and mentorship of residents, fellows, and medical students
• Lead and participate in clinical and translational research, including presentations at national meetings

Minimum Qualifications

• ABIM BC/BE Transplant Hepatology
• Fellowship training in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology
• Team player ready to make an impact
• Graduating transplant hepatology fellows welcome to apply

Banner Benefits

• Paid sick time, personal time off, malpractice, and CME allowance
• Legal, medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Voluntary benefit options: pet, auto, and home insurance
• Adoption assistance, fertility benefits, and parental leave support
• Resources for pet care, childcare, elder care, housekeeping, and tutoring
• 24/7 confidential mental health support and coordination of child and elder care
• Physician well‑being program, including healthy‑habit building, fitness challenges, nutrition guides, on‑demand webinars, sleep guides, mindfulness, and more
• Financial wellness resources, retirement plans with matching or 401(b) deferred options, employee perks, and discounts

As an equal opportunity employer, Banner University Medical Group (BUMG) recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences and backgrounds. BUMG is an EEO Employer.