Transplant Hepatologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Starting bonus

Relocation

Malpractice insurance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Loan forgiveness

CME allowance

Teaching & research

Career development support

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network in Bethlehem, PA, is seeking a BC/BE Transplant Hepatologist to join our high-volume regional team and collaborate with Penn Transplant Institute.

You will provide specialized liver care, participate in multidisciplinary rounds, and lead academic initiatives in transplant hepatology. We offer a competitive compensation package with signing bonus, relocation assistance, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for teaching, research, and program development

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
• 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
• Lead quality improvement and clinical care pathways in transplant hepatology based on the candidate's expertise and interests

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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