Transplant Hepatology Physician

Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Robust medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous accrued time off

403(b) retirement plan with matching

Annual CME benefit

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution in Tampa is seeking a physician for a full-scope role in general and transplant hepatology. Responsibilities include pre- and post-transplant care, teaching medical students and residents, and participating in clinical research. The ideal candidate is board eligible or certified in Transplant Hepatology, with a background in clinical research preferred. This position offers competitive salary, benefits, and a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and health equity.

Qualifications

• All experience levels encouraged to apply.
• Board eligible or board certified in Transplant Hepatology.
• Clinical research background preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Full-scope role in general and transplant hepatology.
• Teaching and mentoring medical students and residents.
• Participating in clinical research and innovation.
• Collaborate with transplant surgery and USF faculty.

Skills

Clinical research background

Board eligible/certified in Transplant Hepatology

Job description

Join the liver team at the nation’s highest-volume transplant center and be part of a program that sets the standard in innovation, outcomes, and academic collaboration.
At the TGH Transplant Institute and USF Health, our hepatologists care for a diverse population with complex liver disease, supported by advanced technologies and seamless integration with transplant surgery. Faculty are active in over 70 clinical trials and help train the next generation of GI and transplant providers. We offer flexibility in clinical effort and a dynamic environment for those eager to lead in clinical care, teaching, and research.

Position Highlights

• Full-scope role in general and transplant hepatology, including pre- and post-transplant care
• Teaching and mentoring medical students, residents, and GI fellows
• Opportunities to participate in clinical research and innovation
• TGH is the primary teaching hospital for USF Health Morsani College of Medicine
• Clinical FTE negotiable based on experience and academic interests (e.g., grant funding)
• #1 Transplant Institute Nationally by Volume
• Over 50 years of transplant excellence
• 279 liver and 500 kidney transplants performed in 2024
• Ranked as the #3 liver transplant program nationally, and #1 in Florida
• Faculty appointment with USF Morsani College of Medicine
• Excellent clinical outcomes and strong focus on health equity
• Only center in West Central Florida performing adult heart, lung, kidney, pancreas, and liver transplants

Advancing Transplantation Through Research

Our hepatology team is actively engaged in clinical trials and translational research in areas such as:

• NAFLD & NASH: Novel therapeutics and biomarkers for diagnosis, staging, and treatment
• Cirrhosis & Decompensation: Early intervention strategies and predictors of disease progression
• Liver Cancer (HCC): Targeted therapies, surveillance models, and early detection in high-risk populations
• Transplant Outcomes: Post-transplant liver disease recurrence and quality of life
• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Robust medical, dental, and vision plans
• Generous accrued time off (ATO)
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching opportunities
• Annual CME benefit including monetary allowance and days off

Qualifications

Who We’re Seeking

• Board eligible or board certified in Transplant Hepatology
• All experience levels encouraged to apply
• Clinical research background preferred but not required

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

Transplant 409 Bayshore Blvd. 4th Floor Tampa 33606

Eligible for Remote Work: On Site