Transplant Hepatology Physician

Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Transplant Hepatologist with the Norton Thoracic Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, you will help patients with complex liver diseases and those requiring liver transplantation access world‑class clinical care and foundational program development so they can achieve optimal health outcomes and improved quality of life. In this role, you will be instrumental in building and expanding the liver disease and transplantation program. You will collaborate with a dedicated team of transplant hepatologists, APPs, and surgeons, provide exceptional direct patient care, contribute to medical education for students, residents, and fellows, and engage in clinical research to advance the field. To be successful in this role, you must be a skilled and passionate Transplant Hepatologist with expertise in liver disease, a commitment to innovative clinical care, and the aspiration to grow a premier transplant program while engaging in academic and research opportunities within a highly supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing exceptional clinical care alongside our medical director, and will have an opportunity to build the foundation of the liver disease and transplantation program in Phoenix. Though the pursuit of providing innovative and high‑quality clinical care remains the priority of our providers, faculty appointments, research opportunities, quality improvement, and patient advocacy involvement is encouraged for interested physicians. Opportunity to grow and build a hepatology and transplant hepatology practice Collaborate with 2 other transplant hepatologists, 3 hepatology APPs, transplant surgeons, and other faculty members to expand the transplant program Contribute to the education of medical students, housestaff, and gastroenterology fellows, with opportunities to be involved in the administration of the GI fellowship program Full advanced endoscopy support with separate inpatient GI consultative service Inpatient hepatology consultation service with GI fellow and hospital‑based APP support Robust IR service line with capacity for ablation, TACE, Y‑90, and histotripsy Institutional support for clinical research We are offering a competitive compensation package, full benefits, CME allowance, malpractice, and relocation assistance (for eligible candidates). We also offer a retirement plan with employer match. Qualified candidates may also be eligible for student loan repayment. Job Requirements Required MD or DO degree Completed ACGME Residency training with current ABMS Board Certification in Gastroenterology Completed ACGME Fellowship training with current ABMS Board Certification in Hepatology (or eligible if new graduate) Active or eligible license in the state of Arizona Ability to achieve full and unrestricted hospital/surgical privileges at Dignity Health Arizona hospital Where You'll Work Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571‑bed, not‑for‑profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area, is the flagship hospital of Dignity Health, and a member of CommonSpirit Health, the largest not‑for‑profit health system in the US. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved. We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute, Norton Thoracic Institute, Dignity Health Cancer Institute, Ivy Brain Tumor Center, and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high‑risk obstetrics, neuro‑rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought‑after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s. U.S News & World Report routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital. #J-18808-Ljbffr CommonSpirit Health