Physician - Hepatologist Transplant

Physicians - OUHP; United States; On-site; USD 300,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health in Oklahoma City seeks a Staff Hepatologist with transplant hepatology experience for an academic appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The role focuses on advanced liver disease care, transplant evaluation, and participation in multidisciplinary transplant services.

The position includes teaching medical students, residents, and fellows, contributing to research and quality improvement, and sharing in on-call coverage within a collaborative transplant hepatology

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology fellowship.
• Eligible for appointment at Assistant or Associate Professor.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients with advanced liver disease, including pre- and post-liver transplant care.
• Participate in liver transplant candidate evaluation and ongoing management.
• Collaborate with transplant surgeons, anesthesiologists, coordinators and other transplant team members.
• Participate in inpatient and outpatient hepatology clinics and on-call duties.
• Engage in teaching, scholarly activity and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Clinical hepatology

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Teaching and mentoring

Communication skills

Education

MD or DO degree

Board certified in Gastroenterology

Transplant Hepatology fellowship

ACGME Gastroenterology fellowship

Job description

Position Title: Physician - Hepatologist Transplant Department: Internal Medicine Physicians Job Description: Staff Hepatologist – Transplant Hepatology Faculty Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor Location Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Institution Overview

The University of Oklahoma (OU) and OU Health are seeking a highly qualified Staff Hepatologist with transplant hepatology experience for appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to join Oklahoma’s only comprehensive academic medical center. OU Health is home to an established liver transplant program serving both adult and pediatric patients and is recognized for its multidisciplinary approach that integrates advanced clinical care, innovative research, and comprehensive education. The program recently completed the state’s first evidence-based liver transplant for a particularly challenging form of bile duct cancer, placing OU Health among a select group of programs nationwide offering this advanced treatment.

Position Overview

This faculty position offers the opportunity to practice transplant hepatology within a collaborative academic environment. The Staff Hepatologist will provide specialized care to patients with advanced liver disease and liver transplant candidates and recipients. The role emphasizes clinical excellence, active participation in multidisciplinary transplant services, and contribution to the teaching and scholarly missions of OU Health. Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients with advanced liver disease, including pre- and post-liver transplant care.
• Participate in the evaluation, selection, and ongoing management of liver transplant candidates in accordance with evidence-based protocols.
• Collaborate closely with transplant surgeons, anesthesiologists, transplant coordinators, advanced practice providers, and other members of the multidisciplinary transplant team.
• Participate in inpatient consult services and outpatient hepatology clinics.
• Share in on-call responsibilities related to transplant hepatology services.

Program Support & Quality Improvement

• Adhere to established transplant protocols and policies to ensure compliance with UNOS, OPTN, CMS, and institutional standards.
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, and data reporting initiatives supporting transplant program outcomes.
• Assist with outreach and referral development efforts in collaboration with program leadership.

Research & Education

• Participate in clinical research, quality improvement projects, or scholarly activities related to hepatology and liver transplantation, consistent with academic rank.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers as part of OU Health’s academic mission.
• Remain current with advances in hepatology and transplant medicine and integrate evidence-based practices into patient care.

Qualifications

Education & Training

• MD or DO degree
• Board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology fellowship and Transplant Hepatology fellowship

Experience

• Eligible for appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, based on training, experience, and scholarly record.
• Demonstrated clinical experience in transplant hepatology, including management of pre- and post-liver transplant patients.
• Academic medical center or high-volume transplant program experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical expertise in advanced liver disease and transplant hepatology.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary academic and clinical environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care, teaching, and continuous quality improvement.

Work Environment & Schedule

Position based at OU Health in Oklahoma City within a dedicated transplant and hepatology clinical setting. Combination of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities. On-call duties shared among transplant hepatology faculty.

Responsibilities Direct patient care as well as teaching and supervision of residents and fellows, medical students, and other trainees. Will practice in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Qualifications Applicants must have or be able to obtain a Oklahoma medical license prior to employment and be BC/BE in Gastroenterology. Candidates are eligible for faculty appointments through the OU College of Medicine - appointment rank will be commensurate with academic accomplishment and experience. Continued employment will be contingent upon successfully obtaining Board Certification in the eligibility timeframe of your specialty.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.

OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals.

We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.

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