Transplant Hepatologist

Baylor Scott & White Health • Temple, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified (BE/BC) Fellowship trained Gastroenterologist with Hepatology interest/experience to join Baylor Scott & White in Temple, TX. This position is within a tertiary referral center that includes nine fellows, 16 GI faculty, 10 Advanced Practice Professionals (APPs), a GI Dietician, GI Social Worker, GI Pharmacist, and four dedicated Colorectal Surgeons. The role focuses on managing a growing population of pre and post liver transplant patients as well as non-transplant liver patients. There is an opportunity to partner with the Department Chair and Hepatology Director at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas to build a satellite liver transplant program. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with teaching and working with fellows and APPs. The schedule offers a good mix of clinic and procedures, with the option for a 100% hepatology clinic practice if desired. Opportunities for academic appointment with Baylor College of Medicine, teaching, leadership, and career advancement are available. This is an employed position offering a competitive salary, productivity bonus, moving allowance, a comprehensive benefits package, and no state income tax. The system utilizes Epic EMR and emphasizes work-life balance with an outstanding vacation allowance of over five weeks and three weeks of dedicated CME. Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Temple is a 636-bed multi-specialty teaching hospital with a Level I Trauma designation, recognized as being in the top 10% of the nation for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery by U.S. News & World Report. Temple, TX, is an affordable community with a robust economy, no state taxes, and convenient access to major Texas cities.

Requirements

• BE/BC Fellowship trained Gastroenterologist with Hepatology interest/experience
• MD or DO degree
• Licensed medical physician
• TX licensed by start date
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine (IM)

Nice To Haves

• Board certification in Transplant Hepatology
• Transplant experience

Responsibilities

• Help with the growing population of pre and post liver transplant patients
• Help with non-transplant liver patients
• Be comfortable with teaching fellows
• Be comfortable with working with fellows
• Be comfortable with teaching Advanced Practice Professionals
• Be comfortable with working with Advanced Practice Professionals
• Cover one hospital during call (1:12 rotation)

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Productivity bonus
• Moving allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• No state income tax
• Fabulous work-life balance
• Outstanding vacation allowance of over five weeks
• 3 weeks of dedicated CME
• Outstanding compensation
• Amazing retirement plan
• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits and time off
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar employer match
• 457(f) savings plan with employer contribution
• CME reimbursement and paid time off
• Excellent Relocation Assistance packages
• Employed position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree