Transplant Hepatologist

Baylor Scott & White Health; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CME reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Temple, TX seeks a BE/BC Gastroenterologist with hepatology interest to join the Temple, TX program. This tertiary center features a broad GI team, a liver transplant pathway, and opportunities for academic appointment.

Ideal candidates have transplant hepatology involvement or training, enjoy teaching fellows and APPs, and participate in a balanced mix of clinic and procedures within a fully integrated health system.

Qualifications

• MD or DO licensed to practice medicine in Texas.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology; BC/BE IM.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible Transplant Hepatology is a plus or transplant experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide GI care with hepatology focus to pre/post liver transplant and non-transplant patients.
• Collaborate with Department Chair and Hepatology Director to build a satellite liver transplant program.
• Sports teaching and supervising fellows and advanced practice professionals.
• Share call responsibilities and participate in clinic and procedural schedule, with academic appointment potential.

Skills

Gastroenterology

Hepatology

Teaching

Leadership

Education

MD or DO

TX licensure

Job description

Temple, TX (Waco, TX Rotation)

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a BE/BC Fellowship trained Gastroenterologist with Hepatology interest/experience to join Baylor Scott & White – Temple, TX

We are a tertiary referral center highlighted by nine fellows, 16 GI faculty, 10 APPs, GI Dietician, GI Social Worker, GI Pharmacist, and four dedicated Colorectal Surgeons.

Hepatologist

Baylor Scott & White

Temple, TX (Waco, TX Rotation)

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a BE/BC Fellowship trained Gastroenterologist with Hepatology interest/experience to join Baylor Scott & White – Temple, TX

We are a tertiary referral center highlighted by nine fellows, 16 GI faculty, 10 APPs, GI Dietician, GI Social Worker, GI Pharmacist, and four dedicated Colorectal Surgeons.

Position Highlights

• We are looking for a Gastroenterologist, with Hepatology focus to help with our growing population of pre and post liver transplant patients as well as non-transplant liver patients.
• Opportunity to partner with the Department Chair (Michael Volk) and Hepatology Director at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas (Sumeet Asrani) to build a satellite liver transplant program.
• Board certification in Transplant Hepatology is a plus, but not required
• The ideal candidate will be comfortable with teaching and working with fellows and Advanced Practice Professionals.
• Call:1:12. Cover one hospital only. Fellows take first call.
• Schedule: Good mix of clinic and procedures
• Opportunity for academic appointment with Baylor College of Medicine
• Opportunities for teaching, leadership, and career advancement
• This is an employed position with a competitive salary, productivity bonus, moving allowance, a comprehensive benefits package, and no state income tax.
• Epic EMR system

Enjoy an employed practice with fabulous work-life balance and an outstanding vacation allowance of over five weeks and 3 weeks of dedicated CME. Clinic practice can be 100% hepatology if desired. Work with like-minded professionals in a fully integrated health system and the largest multi-specialty practice in Texas. Generous benefits include outstanding compensation and an amazing retirement plan.

About Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Temple

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center (BSWH) is the most awarded not-for-profit health system in Texas with a total of 27 medical centers recognized. BSWH-Temple is recognized as being in the top 10% of the nation, including "high performing areas" in Gastroenterology & GI Surgery in the annual U.S. News & World Report 2024-2025 "Best Hospitals.” We are a 636 bed multi-specialty teaching hospital with a Level I Trauma designation with 31 accredited residency and fellowship programs.

About The Community

Temple is regarded as one of the best areas to live and work in Texas and was ranked the sixth most affordable place to live in the U.S. in 2019. In addition to no state taxes, Temple enjoys a robust economy, and a cost of living that’s lower than the national average. Served by four independent school districts and nationally recognized Temple College, the community places a high priority on education. Dubbed the “Wildflower Capital of Texas,” Temple lies along the famous Texas Wildflower Trail and is the demographic center of the state, with convenient access to major cities including Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits and time off
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match
• 457(f) savings plan with employer contribution
• CME reimbursement and paid time off
• Excellent Relocation Assistance packages
• Employed position
• Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Licensed medical physician
• TX licensed by start date
• Board Certified or Board Eligible Gastroenterology and BC/BE IM
• Board Certified or Board Eligible Transplant Hepatology or transplant experience a plus