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

Founded in 1872, St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) is a fully integrated, regional, non-profit network of more than 23,000 employees providing services at 16 campuses and 350+ outpatient sites.  With annual net revenue of $4 billion, the Network’s service area includes 11 counties in two states: Lehigh, Northampton, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Montgomery, Monroe, Schuylkill and Luzerne counties in Pennsylvania and Warren and Hunterdon counties in New Jersey. St. Luke’s hospitals operate the largest network of trauma centers in Pennsylvania, with the Bethlehem Campus being home to St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital.

Northeastern PA is a beautiful, four-season region with vineyards, Yuengling Brewery, micro-breweries, skiing, trails, fishing, and other outdoor recreation.  Family-friendly, the region is known for its warm, welcoming people and sense of community.

Set amid gentle hills and charming country sides, Lehigh Valley, PA is home to Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton, as well as dozens of small towns and picturesque boroughs, parks, trails, and waterways. Steeped in pre-Colonial, early American, and industrial history, Lehigh Valley is bursting with nationally-recognized events, exciting nightlife, adventurous outdoor activities, and modern and contemporary arts. The region has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing economies in the nation.

The Lehigh Valley is home to 11 colleges and universities that award more than 10,000 degrees annually and include prestigious private colleges, state universities, and two community colleges. Whatever your educational interests and needs, Lehigh Valley is a great place to learn.

Northeastern PA and the Lehigh Valley are a short drive away from major mid-Atlantic cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.

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