Physician: Hepatology Transplant
OU Health
Physician: Hepatology Transplant
OU Health
Academic health system delivering specialized care
Staff Hepatologist – Transplant Hepatology
Faculty Rank: Assistant or Associate Professor
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Institution Overview
The University of Oklahoma (OU) and OU Health areseekinga highly qualifiedStaff Hepatologist with transplant hepatology experiencefor appointment at the rank ofAssistant or Associate Professorto 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.
Position Overview
This faculty position offers the opportunity to practicetransplant hepatologywithin 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 becommensuratewith experience and academic accomplishments.
Key Responsibilities
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 candidatesin accordance withevidence-based protocols.
Collaborate closely with transplant surgeons, anesthesiologists, transplant coordinators, advanced practice providers, and other members of the multidisciplinary transplant team.
Participatein 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.
Assistwith outreach and referral development efforts in collaboration with program leadership.
Research & Education
Participate in clinical research, quality improvement projects, or scholarly activities related to hepatology and liver transplantation, consistent with academic rank.
Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers as part of OU Health’s academic mission.
Remain current with advances in hepatoly and transplant medicine and integrate evidence-based practices into patient care.
Qualifications
Education & Training
MD or DO degree
Board certified in Gastroenterology andTransplant Hepatology
Completion of an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology fellowship and Transplant Hepatology fellowship
Experience
Eligible for appointment at the rank ofAssistant 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.
Skills & Competencies
Strong clinicalexpertisein advanced liver disease and transplant hepatology.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary academic and clinical environment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to patient-centered care, teaching, and continuous quality improvement.
Work Environment & Schedule
Position based at OU Health in Oklahoma City within a dedicated transplant and hepatology clinical setting.
Combination ofinpatientand outpatient responsibilities.
On-call dutiessharedamong transplant hepatology faculty.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
OU Health is the flagship academic health system for Oklahoma, partnered with the University of Oklahoma, delivering advanced medical care for severe and life-threatening conditions. Its offerings come from a network of hospitals and specialists that use cutting-edge technology, clinical expertise, and research-driven practices to diagnose and treat patients, educate students, and train clinicians. OU Health differentiates itself through its status as Oklahoma’s academic health center, its collaboration with a major university, and a strong focus on inclusive culture, career development, and continuous improvement to provide compassionate, civil, and patient-centered care. The company aims to become Oklahoma’s destination of choice for healthcare, and to be Oklahoma’s Employer of Choice by attracting and retaining diverse talent who can contribute to innovative patient care and improved outcomes.
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