Transplant Hepatologist

Transplant Hepatology

St. Luke‘s University Health Network (SLUHN) is seeking a BC/BE Transplant Hepatologist to join our established team of 40+ gastroenterology specialists.

We are offering a unique opportunity to provide specialized liver care within a high-volume regional practice. The role also offers dual institutional integration with Penn Transplant Institute as part of a collaborative partnership, serving as a bridge between our regional network and one of the nation‘s top transplant centers.

Clinical and Academic Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive outpatient care for a diverse patient population with complex liver diseases

• Maintain an academic appointment at Penn Medicine to assess liver transplantation eligibility and manage pre- and post-transplant care

• Provide medical education and mentorship for gastroenterology fellows, internal medicine residents and medical students enrolled in Temple / St. Luke‘s School of Medicine

Collaboration and Integrated Transplant Care:

• Participate in multidisciplinary transplant selection and morbidity and mortality conference as an integrated member of the Penn Transplant team

• Collaborate closely with interventional radiology, transplant surgery, surgical/medical oncology, and pathology to manage complex hepatobiliary cases

• Benefit from a strong referral network with over 3,000 annual hepatology visits

Specialized Expertise and Innovation:

• State-of-the-art endoscopy centers utilizing Olympus scopes and advanced diagnostic tools, including MR elastography for liver fibrosis evaluation

• Advanced procedural expertise: EUS/ERCP, EUS-guided liver biopsy, TIPS/RTO, liver directed therapy for hepatobiliary tumors

• Clinical research opportunities (industry, NIH-sponsored and investigator-initiated)

• Lead quality improvement and clinical care pathways in transplant hepatology based on the candidate‘s specific expertise and interests

In joining St. Luke‘s University Health Network you‘ll enjoy:

• Work/life balance and flexibility

• Team-based care with dedicated support staff

• Exceptional compensation package, starting bonus and relocation reimbursement

• Rich benefits package, including malpractice, health and dental insurance, loan forgiveness and generous CME allowance

• Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities

• A St. Luke‘s ‘family‘ that will help you adapt to the new region

*We do not sponsor visas

If you are interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact:

Christine Figler, RN BSN
Physician Talent Acquisition Specialist
St. Luke‘s University Health Network