Transplant Hepatologist

ACHE; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting bonus

Relocation reimbursement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network is seeking a BC/BE Transplant Hepatologist to join our established team of gastroenterology specialists.

The role offers dual integration with Penn Transplant Institute, serving as a bridge between our regional network and a top transplant center. You will participate in multidisciplinary transplant care, teach trainees, and contribute to ongoing clinical research while benefiting from a strong referral network and comprehensive compensation, relocation

Qualifications

• Board-certified/board-eligible in transplant hepatology.
• Academic appointment at Penn Medicine.
• Experience in liver transplantation and complex hepatobiliary patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient care for diverse liver disease patients.
• Maintain academic appointment at Penn Medicine for transplant eligibility and pre-/post-transplant care.
• Educate and mentor gastroenterology fellows, residents and medical students.

Skills

BC/BE Transplant Hepatology

Academic collaboration

Team-based care

Education

Board-certified/board-eligible in Transplant Hepatology

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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