Transplant Hepatologist/Assistant Professor/UnityPoint Health

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive retirement contributions

Health and wellness benefits

Job summary

UNMC's Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology seeks a transplant hepatologist to practice at UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, IA. You will deliver advanced living-donor, reduced-size, and auxiliary liver transplantation with a full-time academic appointment.

Join a collaborative transplant team, participate in a robust tumor board, and coordinate care across central Iowa, with strong teaching, research, and academic mission support.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent required; board certification/eligibility in gastroenterology.
• Specialization in transplant hepatology required or eligible.
• Academic appointment with teaching/research expectations.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative multi-disciplinary transplant team.
• Provide expert care in living donor, reduced-size, and auxiliary liver transplantation.
• Coordinate care for complex hepatology and transplant cases.
• Engage in teaching, research, and program development.

Education

MD/DO (or equivalent)

Gastroenterology board certified/eligible

Transplant Hepatology board certified/eligible

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Des Moines, IA

Requisition Number

Requisition Number: 2026 - 237

Department

Department Int Med GI 50001304

Business Unit(College/Institute)

Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine

FTE

100

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule TBD by supervisor and responsibilities

Requisition Category

Requisition Category Faculty

Requisition Title

Job Title/Academic Rank

Additional Requisition Title

Appointment Type

Appointment Type P1 - REG HLTH FAC SAL

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience

Job/EEO Category

Job/EEO Category Faculty

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 06/26/2026

Position Summary

Transplant Hepatologist in beautiful south-central Iowa

The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is recruiting a Transplant Hepatologist to practice at UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, Iowa. This is a unique opportunity to deliver the latest techniques and expertise in living-related, reduced-size, and auxiliary liver transplantation, while enjoying the benefits and support of a full-time academic faculty appointment.

Highlights

• Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary transplant team supporting living donors, candidates, and recipients
• Practice within an established multi-specialty clinic offering advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services.
• Participate in a robust tumor board and coordinate care for complex hepatology and transplant cases.
• Partner with referring physicians across central Iowa to deliver seamless, patient-focused care.
• Enjoy the autonomy and clinical support of a satellite transplant and hepatology program backed by UNMC expertise.
• Contribute to teaching, research, and shaping the future of transplant hepatology across central Iowa.

Exceptional Compensation and Benefits

Physicians enjoy a highly competitive package, inclusive of a variable compensation plan. Additional benefits include:

• Competitive retirement contributions and other deferred comp opportunities
• A full suite of health and wellness benefits

Life in Des Moines

Greater Des Moines (DSM) is a community that invests in itself, that is powered by multi-national corporations and also supports small, locally owned businesses. DSM is a community committed to cultivating an inclusive, equitable environment for people of all background. Whether you’re looking for vibrant, urban living or a fresh start in the surrounding suburbs, Greater Des Moines has many communities to call home. Learn why Des Moines is one of the fastest-growing major metros in the nation and an amazing place to call home.

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate must be an MD/DO (or equivalent degree) who is board certified/eligible in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology.

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

WORKING ENVIRONMENT The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office environment, Lab environment, Clinical environment Other working environment Full extent of working environments TBD by patient care, academic and research activities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting Occasionally

Crawling Not Applicable

Driving

Driving Over 5 hours

Kneeling

Kneeling Not Applicable

Reaching

Reaching Occasionally

Sitting Up to 2 hours

Standing

Standing Up to 2 hours

Squatting Occasionally

Walking

Walking Up to 2 hours

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric

Atmospheric No

Blood/body fluids

Blood/body fluids Yes

Chemical hazards

Chemical hazards Yes

Working on or around moving machinery

Working on or around moving machinery No

Electrical current

Electrical current No

Noise No

Changes of temperature/humidity

Changes of temperature/humidity Yes

Wear PPE

Wear PPE Yes

Work with laboratory animals

Work with laboratory animals No

Radiation

Operating hand/power tools

Operating hand/power tools No

If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

Full extent of exposures TBD by patient care, academic and research activities.

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation

Fine Manipulation yes - both

Repetitive Motion

Repetitive Motion yes - both

Grasping

Grasping yes - both

If you selected any area above, please explain

Full extent of hand/wrist involvement and repetitive motion TBD by patient care, academic and research activities. Keyboarding is required.

Addtional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.

Required Documents

• C.V.

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