Transplant Hepatologist

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 330,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting bonus

Relocation reimbursement

Malpractice insurance

Health and dental insurance

Loan forgiveness

CME allowance

Job summary

St. Lukes University Health Network in Allentown, PA seeks a BC/BE Transplant Hepatologist to join a large gastroenterology team and to provide specialized liver care within a high-volume regional practice.

The role offers dual institutional integration with the Penn Transplant Institute, collaboration with transplant surgery and hepatology teams, and opportunities for clinical research and education of fellows and residents.

Qualifications

• Board certification in transplant hepatology (BC/BE).
• Experience in managing diverse liver diseases and transplant care.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient care for patients with complex liver diseases.
• Maintain an academic appointment at Penn Medicine to assess transplant eligibility and manage pre- and post-transplant care.
• Educate and mentor gastroenterology fellows, internal medicine residents and medical students at Temple / St. Luke’s School of Medicine.

Skills

Board-certified transplant hepatology

Experience in liver transplantation

Job description

Transplant Hepatology

St. Lukes University Health Network (SLUHN) is seeking a BC/BE Transplant Hepatologist to join our established team of 40+ gastroenterology specialists.

We are offering a unique opportunity to provide specialized liver care within a high-volume regional practice. The role also offers dual institutional integration with Penn Transplant Institute as part of a collaborative partnership, serving as a bridge between our regional network and one of the nations top transplant centers.

Clinical and Academic Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive outpatient care for a diverse patient population with complex liver diseases
• Maintain an academic appointment at Penn Medicine to assess liver transplantation eligibility and manage pre- and post-transplant care
• Provide medical education and mentorship for gastroenterology fellows, internal medicine residents and medical students enrolled in Temple / St. Lukes School of Medicine

Collaboration and Integrated Transplant Care:

• Participate in multidisciplinary transplant selection and morbidity and mortality conference as an integrated member of the Penn Transplant team
• Collaborate closely with interventional radiology, transplant surgery, surgical/medical oncology, and pathology to manage complex hepatobiliary cases
• Benefit from a strong referral network with over 3,000 annual hepatology visits

Specialized Expertise and Innovation:

• State-of-the-art endoscopy centers utilizing Olympus scopes and advanced diagnostic tools, including MR elastography for liver fibrosis evaluation
• Advanced procedural expertise: EUS/ERCP, EUS-guided liver biopsy, TIPS/RTO, liver directed therapy for hepatobiliary tumors
• Clinical research opportunities (industry, NIH-sponsored and investigator-initiated)
• Lead quality improvement and clinical care pathways in transplant hepatology based on the candidates specific expertise and interests

In joining St. Lukes University Health Network youll enjoy:

• Work/life balance and flexibility
• Team-based care with dedicated support staff
• Exceptional compensation package, starting bonus and relocation reimbursement
• Rich benefits package, including malpractice, health and dental insurance, loan forgiveness and generous CME allowance
• Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities
• A St. Lukes family that will help you adapt to the new region

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