Transplant Hepatologist
About the role
The ideal candidate should be board certified or board eligible in Transplant Hepatology and Gastroenterology. Clinical duties would include outpatient clinic seeing general hepatology, pre- and post-transplant patients, outpatient endoscopy, and inpatient service 1 in 4-5 weeks. Night/weekend call is shared with GI, approximately 5-6 weeks total per year. Inpatient and outpatient duties are supported by a team of experienced NPs, PAs, and RNs. The position includes teaching students, residents and fellows. A clinical or health services research focus is encouraged, with average 3 half-days per week protected time provided.
Responsibilities
- Outpatient clinic seeing general hepatology, pre- and post-transplant patients
- Outpatient endoscopy
- Inpatient service 1 in 4-5 weeks
- Night/weekend call shared with GI, approximately 5-6 weeks total per year
- Serving as part of a team of experienced NPs, PAs, and RNs
- Teaching students, residents and fellows
- Encouraging a clinical or health services research focus with 3 half-days per week protected time
Requirements
The liver transplant program is one of the largest in California, averaging 100-110 transplants per year. We have satellite clinics in Palm Springs, Murrieta, and the nearby Riverside county hospital. Loma Linda is the only tertiary/quaternary program in the Inland Empire, serving Riverside and San Bernardino counties with a combined population of >4 million.
Qualifications
- Board certified or board eligible in Transplant Hepatology and Gastroenterology
- Experience in outpatient clinic seeing general hepatology, pre- and post-transplant patients
- Experience in outpatient endoscopy
- Experience in inpatient service 1 in 4-5 weeks
- Experience in night/weekend call shared with GI, approximately 5-6 weeks total per year
- Experience in working with a team of experienced NPs, PAs, and RNs
- Experience in teaching students, residents and fellows
- Experience in encouraging a clinical or health services research focus with 3 half-days per week protected time
Benefits
- Generous Retirement Contribution
- Comprehensive Medical/Dental Coverage
- Competitive Vacation & Sick Days
- CME Days and Funds
- Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
- Paid Malpractice Insurance
- Paid Life Insurance
- Loan Repayment/State & Federal (If eligible)
Pay
$340,000 - $400,000. This amount does not include variable compensation or extra productivity and is subject to the individual department compensation plans.
Schedule
Varies based on clinical duties and responsibilities.