Academic Transplant Hepatologist in Southern California

Overview

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group, Transplant Institute, is seeking a full-time Transplant Hepatologist to join our team. The ideal candidate should be board certified or board eligible in Transplant Hepatology and Gastroenterology.

• Outpatient clinic seeing general hepatology, pre- and post-transplant patients, and outpatient endoscopy.
• Inpatient service 1 in 4-5 weeks.
• Night/weekend call is shared with GI, approximately 5-6 weeks total per year.
• Inpatient and outpatient duties are supported by a team of experienced NPs, PAs, and RNs.
• Teaching students, residents and fellows.
• Clinical or health services research focus encouraged, with average 3 half-days per week protected time provided.

The liver transplant program is one of the largest in California, averaging 100-110 transplants per year. We have satellite clinics in Palm Springs, Murrieta, and the nearby Riverside county hospital. Loma Linda is the only tertiary/qua ternary program in the Inland Empire, serving Riverside and San Bernardino counties with a combined population of >4 million. Both the Transplant Institute clinic and the Medical Center hospital are brand new state-of-the-art facilities.

The area offers mountain recreation, good schools, and a lower cost of living than many parts of California.

Loma Linda, recognized as the only Blue Zone in the nation, is a family-friendly community known for its strong sense of community and commitment to health and wellness. Loma Linda University is located in Southern California between Los Angeles and Palm Springs in the Inland Empire. The region provides access to beaches, skiing, hiking, and other outdoor activities. The area has a low cost of living and offers good private and public school systems.

Faculty members are eligible for federal student loan forgiveness programs.

The compensation range listed is for starting base compensation only and is adjusted based upon years of experience and/or faculty rank: $340,000 - $400,000. This amount does not include variable compensation or extra productivity and is subject to individual department compensation plans. More information on compensation is discussed with the departments during the recruitment process.

• Generous Retirement Contribution
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental Coverage
• Competitive Vacation & Sick Days
• CME Days and Funds
• Relocation Assistance (if applicable)
• Paid Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance
• Loan Repayment/State & Federal (If eligible)

For more information on Loan Forgiveness, please consider:
Public Service Loan Forgiveness. We are a California Employer – a California residency is required upon start date. This opportunity is not eligible for a Conrad 30 Waiver.