Hepatology - Physician

Advocate Health Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, NC, seeks a full-time, Board Certified/Board Eligible Pediatric Transplant Hepatologist to join its expanding liver transplant program. As part of Advocate Health—the nation’s third largest nonprofit healthcare system—this role offers the opportunity to contribute to a leading pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology division, recognized as the largest in North Carolina and ranked #22 nationally by U.S. News & World Report.

The Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology Division at Levine Children’s Hospital comprises 14 physicians and 10 nurse practitioners, supported by a multidisciplinary care team including nurses, dietitians, psychologists, social workers, research coordinators, and quality improvement specialists. The team provides more than 17,000 outpatient visits and 2,700 procedures annually.

Liver transplantation services are provided in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), with UPMC surgeons working alongside local transplant surgeons at Levine Children’s Hospital. Pediatric transplant hepatologists coordinate closely with both surgical teams to ensure comprehensive medical care for transplant patients. In 2025, the growing program performed pediatric liver transplants.

At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.

Position Highlights:

• Established pediatric liver program with 2 hepatologists, 1 liver APP, transplant coordinator, RN navigator, dietitian, and social worker.

• Provide inpatient consultations, outpatient care, and endoscopic procedures.

• Participate in multidisciplinary clinics for children with complex conditions, including muscular dystrophy, Fontan physiology, and gene therapy needs.

• Monday–Friday clinic schedule with every 3rd week dedicated to pediatric liver transplant/hepatology call (including nights/weekends).

• Contribute to a growing pediatric liver transplantation program.

• Generous compensation and retirement benefits.

• Benefit from flexible scheduling, including one remote workday per week when not on service.

• Mentor residents and medical students.

• Engage in research and educational initiatives with the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Charlotte campus.

• A clinical faculty appointment with Wake Forest University School of Medicine is available, commensurate with experience.

Ideal Candidate:

• We are seeking a pediatric hepatologist looking to advance patient care, education, and research. The successful candidate will contribute to our national reputation and foster innovation in multidisciplinary care.

• Candidates should possess experience in liver transplantation and demonstrate a commitment to multidisciplinary patient care.

Levine Children’s Hospital , a part of Advocate Health, has taken us to another level of service to care for the growing population of children in our region. Consistently ranked as one of the top Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News and World Report, it is the most comprehensive children’s hospital between Atlanta and Washington, DC, helping families stay closer to home. There are 12 floors with 234 patient beds, including a 20-bed PICU. Carolinas Medical Center serves as the Charlotte campus of Wake Forest University School of Medicine and a ll our faculty are appointed through the University.

Charlotte, NC is a rapidly growing and vibrant city with approximately 2.4 million people in the metro area. It is 2 hours from the mountains and 3 hours from the beach. Charlotte is the largest city in the Carolinas and is home to professional basketball and football teams. With several local theater groups, several renowned museums, a symphony orchestra and a performing arts center, Charlotte has something for everyone.

When you join Advocate Health, you will be welcomed into a culture that celebrates and respects the contributions teams can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you receive the resources and support that you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally renowned integrated health system, you will work alongside advanced minds to improve medicine and redefine care for ALL.

Interested?

Please submit your cover letter and curriculum vitae.