Transplant Hepatologist

St. Luke’s University Health Network; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional compensation package

Starting bonus

Relocation reimbursement

Rich benefits package

Teaching and research opportunities

Job summary

St. Lukes University Health Network seeks a BC/BE Transplant Hepatologist to join their gastroenterology team in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The role involves providing specialized liver care, participating in academic and clinical responsibilities, and collaborating with various medical teams. You'll enjoy a balanced work/life environment, an exceptional benefits package, including relocation reimbursement and teaching opportunities. A strong referral network is in place with over 3,000 annual hepatology visits.

Qualifications

• BC/BE Transplant Hepatologist with expertise in liver diseases.
• Experience with educational roles for medical professionals.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient care for patients with liver diseases.
• Maintain academic appointment at Penn Medicine.
• Participate in multidisciplinary transplant selection committees.

Skills

Comprehensive outpatient care

Medical education and mentorship

Collaboration in multidisciplinary teams

Advanced procedural expertise

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 nation's 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 candidate's specific expertise and interests

In joining St. Lukes University Health Network you'll 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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