Pediatric Transplant Hepatologist

Job Summary:

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is recruiting a Pediatric Transplant Hepatologist to join our team. We are looking for candidates with a track record of clinical excellence and academic contributions as demonstrated through training and/or practice experience.

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition is a team-oriented group that has a strong pediatric liver transplant program. Our multidisciplinary pediatric liver transplant team consists of a pediatric transplant hepatologist, a pediatric hepatology nurse practitioner, transplant surgeons, a pediatric interventional radiologist, a pediatric dietician, a pediatric social worker (dedicated to solid organ transplant), a pediatric behavioral psychologist, transplant coordinators, pediatric liver transplant anesthesia, and infectious disease experts. Our pediatric hepatology team offers care through specialized liver transplant and pediatric hepatology outpatient clinics at the freestanding American Family Children's Hospital and pediatric hepatology outreach is provided to areas within Wisconsin and northern Illinois. Our pediatric liver transplant program is an active registry site for SPLIT with support from the UW Health Transplant Center. We also have Pediatric FibroScan at the American Family Children's Hospital.

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is a vibrant academic department comprising more than 200 faculty members in 16 subspecialty divisions. The department promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, performance of cutting-edge research, and vigorous advocacy. Our faculty enjoy a robust infrastructure of services as well as the opportunity to contribute to our world-class research portfolio - 9th in the nation in National Institutions of Health (NIH) funding according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research 2022 rankings.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of an ACGME-approved pediatric residency program is required.
• Completion of an accredited fellowship program in Pediatric Gastroenterology and Pediatric Transplant Hepatology is required.
• Interest in academic medicine, involving teaching to a variety of learners is essential.
• Experience in an academic medical setting preferred.
• For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on the CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for appointment or promotion to Associate Professor or Professor on the CHS Track.

Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
MD, DO, or equivalent.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:

• Certification or Board Eligibility in Pediatric Transplant Hepatology (Certificate of Added Qualification) from the American Board of Pediatrics is required.
• Candidate is required to have or be eligible for a Wisconsin medical licensure.
• Must be eligible for enrollment as a billing provider and for all necessary hospital privileges.

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