Hepatology | Generous Sign-On Bonus + Competitive Compensation | Academic Position

The University of Oklahoma (OU) and OU Health are seeking a highly qualified Staff Hepatologist with transplant hepatology experience for appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor to join Oklahoma’s only comprehensive academic medical center. OU Health is home to an established liver transplant program serving both adult and pediatric patients and is recognized for its multidisciplinary approach that integrates advanced clinical care, innovative research, and comprehensive education. The program recently completed the state’s first evidence-based liver transplant for a particularly challenging form of bile duct cancer, placing OU Health among a select group of programs nationwide offering this advanced treatment. 

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This faculty position offers the opportunity to practice transplant hepatology within a collaborative academic environment. The Staff Hepatologist will provide specialized care to patients with advanced liver disease and liver transplant candidates and recipients. The role emphasizes clinical excellence, active participation in multidisciplinary transplant services, and contribution to the teaching and scholarly missions of OU Health. Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments. 

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Clinical Care & Patient Services 

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of patients with advanced liver disease, including pre- and post-liver transplant care. 
• Participate in the evaluation, selection, and ongoing management of liver transplant candidates in accordance with evidence-based protocols. 
• Collaborate closely with transplant surgeons, anesthesiologists, transplant coordinators, advanced practice providers, and other members of the multidisciplinary transplant team. 
• Participate in inpatient consult services and outpatient hepatology clinics. 
• Share in on-call responsibilities related to transplant hepatology services.  

Program Support & Quality Improvement 

• Adhere to established transplant protocols and policies to ensure compliance with UNOS, OPTN, CMS, and institutional standards. 
• Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, and data reporting initiatives supporting transplant program outcomes. 
• Assist with outreach and referral development efforts in collaboration with program leadership. 

Education & Training 

• MD or DO degree 
• Board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology 
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology fellowship and Transplant Hepatology fellowship 

Experience 

• Eligible for appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, based on training, experience, and scholarly record. 
• Demonstrated clinical experience in transplant hepatology, including management of pre- and post-liver transplant patients. 
• Academic medical center or high-volume transplant program experience preferred. 

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive starting salary based on experience, plus production and quality incentives; sign-on bonuses available
• Professional Development: $5,000 CME allowance
• Retirement: 401(k) with 6% employer match + additional 3% employer contribution
• Coverage: Malpractice provided, including tail
• Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage
• Relocation assistance available

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