Academic Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist with UofL Health/University of Louisville at UofL Health
Louisville, KY
About the Job
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Louisville School of Medicine is seeking a Gastroenterologist/Transplant Hepatologist to join a division engaged in diverse clinical and academic practice, and research including multiple NIH grants, and two NIH Center grants.
The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor level, depending on qualifications and experience.
The successful candidate will be expected to serve as attending on general hepatology and liver transplant service and possess excellent teaching and clinical skills. The School of Medicine has medical students at each level, and the division faculty are actively engaged in the training of these medical students, medical residents and GI fellows.
Candidates must have completed ACGME accredited fellowship in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology fellowship to qualify for this academic position.
Position Responsibilities
Teaching
Time and effort dedicated to the teaching of medical students, graduate students, residents, fellows, nursing personnel and colleagues.
Service
Will interact with the surgical transplant chair, and division directors and department chairs for the development and implementation of plans for growth in Hepatology, including Transplant Hepatology.
Clinical
Will see inpatients and outpatients with various chronic liver disorders.
Research
Will participate in clinical trials.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Competitive salary with recruitment incentives
- Starting bonus
- Comprehensive provider health and retirement benefits
- Level of academic appointment and compensation commensurate with experience
- Affiliation with the University of Louisville School of Medicine
- Free tuition to the University of Louisville School for employees and their families
Interested candidates are invited to submit their curriculum vitae to the attention of:
Kristine Krueger, MD, Professor and Chief of Academic and Clinical Affairs via email to randi.ragan@uoflhealth.org Randi Ragan, physician recruiter with UofL Health - UofL Physicians.
ABOUT US
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 250 physician practice locations, more than 1,000 providers, the Frazier Rehabilitation Institute and UofL Health - Brown Cancer Center. UofL Health UofL Physicians has a vast network of community and academic physicians bringing the expertise, care and compassion that is at the core of our mission to every patient we serve. As a leading academic health system, weve attracted specialists from every disciplineseasoned caregivers who have experience with a broad range of complex medical and surgical issues.
Through our affiliation with the University of Louisville School of Medicine, we are developing future technologies, better processes and more advanced treatments. We're providing our patients the highest possible levels of care by bringing minds from across the system and across the world to work for our patients. New discoveries, treatments and technology are happening every day right here at UofL Health. Our physicians are directly involved in transforming the future of care and passing knowledge on to the next generation of health care professionals.
As a UofL Physicians provider, you have access to the physicians and clinical staff throughout the organization. This advantage gives you access to more than 1,000 providers, many of whom are world-renowned experts with extensive experience and training. These specialists are partners in your patient's care.
UofL Health and UofL Physicians delivers patient-centered care with compassion and excellence.
UofL Health and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers and support a drug-free work environment.
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