Physician - Hepatology Transplant

Position Overview

The University of Oklahoma (OU) and OU Health are seeking a highly qualified Staff Hepatologist with transplant hepatology experience for appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to join Oklahoma’s only comprehensive academic medical center.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients with advanced liver disease, including pre- and post-liver transplant care.
• Participate in the evaluation, selection, and ongoing management of liver transplant candidates in accordance with evidence-based protocols.
• Collaborate closely with transplant surgeons, anesthesiologists, transplant coordinators, advanced practice providers, and other members of the multidisciplinary transplant team.
• Participate in inpatient consult services and outpatient hepatology clinics.
• Share in on-call responsibilities related to transplant hepatology services.
• Adhere to established transplant protocols and policies to ensure compliance with UNOS, OPTN, CMS, and institutional standards.
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, and data reporting initiatives supporting transplant program outcomes.
• Aid in outreach and referral development efforts in collaboration with program leadership.
• Participate in clinical research, quality improvement projects, or scholarly activities related to hepatology and liver transplantation, consistent with academic rank.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers as part of OU Health’s academic mission.
• Remain current with advances in hepatology and transplant medicine and integrate evidence-based practices into patient care.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology fellowship and Transplant Hepatology fellowship
• Experience in transplant hepatology, including management of pre- and post-liver transplant patients
• Academic medical center or high-volume transplant program experience preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical expertise in advanced liver disease and transplant hepatology
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary academic and clinical environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to patient-centered care, teaching, and continuous quality improvement

Work Environment & Schedule

Position based at OU Health in Oklahoma City within a dedicated transplant and hepatology clinical setting. Combination of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities. On-call duties shared among transplant hepatology faculty.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care as well as teaching and supervision of residents and fellows, medical students, and other trainees.
• Will practice in both inpatient and outpatient settings.