Pediatric Hepatologist - Clinical Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor

Job No: 533370 | Work Type:
Full Time |

Location:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) | Categories:
Medicine/Physicians | Department:  - MD-PEDS-GASTROENTEROLOGY

Pediatric Hepatologist – Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

The University of Florida (UF) Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition is seeking a Pediatric Hepatologist to join as faculty in our collegial group. The candidate will be expected to provide outpatient and inpatient care with a focus on pediatric liver diseases and transplant hepatology. The division and UF Shands Children’s Hospital is undergoing significant growth. The candidate(s) will help build, grow and run a Pediatric Liver Transplant Program.

Based on data released in July 2024 by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR), the UF adult liver transplant program was No. 1 among liver transplant programs in the country. The division of Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition at University of Florida currently consists of 8 Pediatric Gastroenterologists, 1 Advanced Practice Provider, 3 Fellows, 2 Dieticians as well as 4 dedicated GI nurses and extensive administrative support.

Our program already has the support in place needed for an active Hepatology service, including 2 liver transplant nurse coordinators, social workers, and specialists including liver transplant surgery team, transplant immunology, infectious disease, hematology/oncology, psychology, pediatric radiology and interventional radiology, and pediatric anesthesia.

The division provides inpatient services at Shands Children’s Hospital. Our rapidly growing multidisciplinary clinics represent a strong and long‑lasting collaboration with partners in pediatric surgery, ENT, pulmonary, and child psychology. The division has the distinction as a leader in providing outreach clinic services and telehealth services throughout the state of Florida. Additionally, UF Health Pediatrics has a history of educational excellence and promoting research interests.

The faculty member(s) will contribute to an environment that advances the strong clinical, research, and educational missions of UF Health.

• Provide outpatient and inpatient care for pediatric liver diseases and transplant hepatology.
• Participate in the development and expansion of the Pediatric Liver Transplant Program.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including pediatric surgery, ENT, pulmonary, and child psychology.
• Contribute to outreach clinic services and telehealth services across Florida.
• Engage in educational activities and research opportunities within UF Health Pediatrics.

• M.D. degree or equivalent.
• Board certified or eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology with additional training in Transplant Hepatology.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Florida.

Prior experience in pediatric liver transplant programs and a track record of clinical service, research, and teaching.

Salary is negotiable, commensurate with education and experience.

• Low-cost State Health Plans:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Generous Retirement Options to Secure Your Future
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off Package (including 11 paid holidays, as well as paid family, sick, and vacation leave)
• Exceptional Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

Applicants must apply online. Include a brief cover letter, resume/CV, and a list of three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a sufficient applicant pool has been established. Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript upon hire. Health Assessment

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