Physician - Hepatology Transplant

Physicians - OUHP; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

OU Health is seeking a Staff Hepatologist with transplant hepatology experience to join Oklahoma's premier academic medical center. The position offers clinical leadership in liver disease management, involvement in multidisciplinary transplant services, and opportunities for teaching and scholarly activity.

The role emphasizes clinical excellence, education, and collaborative research, with faculty rank commensurate to experience.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree and board certification in Gastroenterology.
• Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology; eligible for academic appointment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive care for liver disease and transplant patients.
• Participate in pre- and post-transplant evaluations and care.
• Collaborate with transplant surgeons and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute to teaching and scholarly activities.

Skills

Clinical hepatology

Transplant hepatology

Teaching and mentoring

Education

MD or DO

Board certified in Gastroenterology

Fellowship in Transplant Hepatology

Job description

Position Title: Physician - Hepatology

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

Clinical Care & Patient Services 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 hepatoly 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Equal Employment Opportunities

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 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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