Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology - Open Rank/Open Track Faculty

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is undergoing a period of growth and transformation, focusing on its tripartite mission of delivering high-value care, driving research and innovation, and cultivating excellence in medical education. The department is investing in people, processes, and technology to foster collaboration and advance medicine. The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is a dynamic and growing program within the Department of Medicine, dedicated to excellence in patient care, research, and education. It comprises over 20 faculty and Advanced Practice Providers covering the full spectrum of gastroenterology and hepatology. Faculty practice across four hospitals, offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, advanced endoscopic care, and multidisciplinary management of complex liver diseases. The Division also runs an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology Fellowship Program and actively participates in medical student and resident education.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified or board eligible in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, with subspecialty training in Hepatology.
• Eligible for medical licensure in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience in hepatology program development or section leadership.
• Experience in an academic medical center or teaching environment.
• Demonstrated involvement in scholarly activity, clinical research, quality improvement projects, or hepatology program development.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Section Chief of Hepatology, providing clinical and administrative leadership for the hepatology program, including program development, faculty mentorship, and coordination of multidisciplinary liver care.
• Provide comprehensive outpatient and inpatient hepatology care, including management of cirrhosis, viral hepatitis, NAFLD/NASH, autoimmune liver diseases, hepatocellular carcinoma, and liver transplant evaluation and follow-up.
• Perform and supervise liver-related procedures, including paracentesis, liver biopsy, and other hepatology interventions; participate in advanced endoscopic procedures (ERCP, EUS) as appropriate.
• Supervise and teach medical students, residents, and fellows in both clinical and procedural hepatology training.
• Participate in departmental and divisional quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams—including surgery, oncology, radiology, and nutrition—for optimal patient outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum development, procedural training programs, and hepatology-focused academic initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level