Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice, Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology Hepatologist

The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is seeking a full-time Gastroenterology Hepatologist at the rank of Assistant Professor of Clinical Practice in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. This position emphasizes high-quality liver-focused clinical care, active participation in teaching, and engagement in the academic mission of the department. The successful candidate will join a team of faculty dedicated to advancing hepatology care, developing multidisciplinary liver programs, supervising procedural care, and participating in scholarly activities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient hepatology care, including management of cirrhosis, viral hepatitis, NAFLD/NASH, autoimmune liver diseases, hepatocellular carcinoma, and liver transplant evaluation and follow-up.
• Perform and supervise liver-related procedures, including paracentesis, liver biopsy, and other hepatology interventions; participate in advanced endoscopic procedures (ERCP, EUS) as appropriate.
• Supervise and teach medical students, residents, and fellows in both clinical and procedural hepatology training.
• Participate in departmental and divisional quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teamsincluding surgery, oncology, radiology, and nutritionfor optimal patient outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum development, procedural training programs, and hepatology-focused academic initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, with subspecialty training in Hepatology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialized clinical experience in advanced liver disease management and hepatology-specific procedures.
• Experience in an academic medical center or teaching environment.
• Demonstrated involvement in scholarly activity, clinical research, quality improvement projects, or hepatology program development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Join Our Team

We seek clinician-educators and physician-scientists who are passionate about patient care, teaching, and research to join the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology as we continue moving medicine forward.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.