Medical Director of Liver Transplantation and Hepatology

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group and the Loma Linda University Health Transplant Institute are seeking an accomplished, board-certified Transplant Hepatologist to serve as Medical Director of Liver Transplantation and Hepatology.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced transplant hepatologist to lead and further develop a high-volume, established liver transplant and hepatology program serving the Inland Empire and surrounding regions. The Medical Director will provide clinical and strategic leadership for the liver transplant and hepatology service line, working collaboratively with transplant surgery, hepatology faculty, advanced practice providers, nursing, administration, and other multidisciplinary partners. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of transplant hepatologists and advanced practice providers and will have the opportunity to shape the continued growth of the program, including expansion of transplant services, regional hepatology outreach, transplant oncology.

Candidates should possess:

• MD or DO degree
• Board certification in Transplant Hepatology and Gastroenterology
• Current unrestricted California medical license or eligibility for California licensure
• Significant clinical experience in liver transplantation and management of advanced liver disease
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills
• Commitment to multidisciplinary care, education, quality improvement, and program development

Academic appointment and rank will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and academic accomplishments.

About the Program

The Loma Linda University Liver Transplant Program is one of the largest liver transplant programs in California, performing approximately 100-120 deceased-donor liver transplants annually. The program provides comprehensive care for patients with advanced liver disease and liver transplantation throughout the Inland Empire and surrounding regions, with regional outreach clinics in Palm Springs, Murrieta, and Riverside.

The Transplant Institute also supports high-volume kidney and pancreas transplant programs and has an established living donor kidney transplant program, providing a strong institutional foundation for continued growth and innovation in transplantation.

Loma Linda University Health is the leading tertiary and quaternary referral center in the Inland Empire, serving Riverside and San Bernardino counties and a regional population of more than four million people. The Transplant Institute and Loma Linda University Medical Center offer modern, state-of-the-art facilities and a highly collaborative multidisciplinary environment.

Located at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains, Loma Linda offers convenient access to Southern California's mountains, beaches, deserts, and major metropolitan areas. The region offers excellent schools and a cost of living that is favorable compared to many coastal Southern California communities.

Compensation & Benefits

Expected annual base compensation: $475,000 - $525,000

Compensation commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, leadership responsibilities, and academic rank.

The compensation range reflects the anticipated compensation for this leadership position. Additional details regarding the faculty compensation plan, benefits, retirement programs, paid time off, professional development support, and other components of the compensation package will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to build a long-term academic and clinical career within a growing, mission-driven health system.

We are a California Employer - Please note that a California residency is required upon start date.

This opportunity is not eligible for a Conrad 30 Waiver.