University of Utah

Academic Transplant Hepatologist

University of Utah$250K — $300K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or equivalent medical degree
  • Board certification in Gastroenterology (ABIM)
  • Board eligibility in Transplant Hepatology (ABIM)
  • Eligibility for a Utah medical license
  • Preferred: Board certification in Transplant Hepatology (ABIM)

Responsibilities

  • Join a multidisciplinary team of specialists in transplant hepatology
  • Manage clinical responsibilities in transplant and general hepatology
  • Participate in outreach activities to enhance community awareness
  • Contribute to the education of gastroenterology fellows and medical house staff
  • Engage in clinical or basic science research initiatives
  • Participate in weekly educational conferences
  • Provide both inpatient and outpatient care, sharing duties among faculty

Benefits

  • Robust collaboration with various medical specialties
  • Opportunity to enhance skills in a nationally recognized program
  • Access to a dynamic, established Transplant Hepatology Program
  • Potential for involvement in cutting-edge research
  • Involvement in developing comprehensive care models for unique patient populations
Full Job Description
Position/Rank
Academic Transplant Hepatologist

Department
00229 - Gastroenterology

City
Salt Lake City, UT

Track
Track Dependent on Qualifications

New Position to Begin
upon hire

Details

The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Utah seeks an Academic Hepatologist to join our dynamic and established Transplant Hepatology Program. Our multidisciplinary team includes 5 transplant hepatologists, 4 abdominal transplant surgeons, 6 transplant coordinators, 11 advanced practice providers, and 5 transplant pharmacists, all committed to delivering exceptional care.

This faculty position emphasizes hepatology and liver transplantation, with the option to incorporate outpatient endoscopy based on individual interest. Clinical responsibilities may include transplant and general hepatology, as well as outreach activities. The role includes both inpatient and outpatient care, with inpatient time shared on a rotating basis among the hepatology faculty. Academic duties may involve teaching or mentoring gastroenterology fellows and medical house staff, contributing to weekly educational conferences, and participating in clinical or basic science research.

As a regional leader in liver transplantation, our program has successfully performed over 400 liver transplants to date, with projections exceeding 50 transplants this year. University of Utah Health is committed to advancing this program into a nationally recognized Center of Excellence. A key strategic focus is the development of a comprehensive care model for patients with steatotic liver disease. Our work is currently strengthened by robust collaborations with weight management, addiction medicine, radiology, pathology, and oncology. To learn more about the division, please visit our website: https://medicine.utah.edu/internal-medicine/gastroenterology

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:
  • MD or equivalent medical degree
  • Board certification in Gastroenterology (ABIM)
  • Board eligibility in Transplant Hepatology (ABIM)
  • Eligibility for a Utah medical license

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Board certification in Transplant Hepatology (ABIM)


How to Apply:

Please submit a CV and letter of interest via the University's application portal: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/190464

Inquires may be sent to: Dr. Ann Flynn, Interim Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at [email protected]

Special Instructions for Candidates

Please provide a CV with mm/yyyy format for start/end dates.

Open Date
10/16/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Requisition Number
PRN03930F

Type
Faculty

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