Medical Director of Liver Transplant - Associate Professor - Oregon Health & Science University

Department Overview:

The OHSU Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is part of the Department of Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and encompasses the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center and Digestive Health Center.

 

The Hepatology and Liver Transplant Program provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for a spectrum of liver diseases. In anticipation of future challenges in the field, our team is currently developing multidisciplinary programs to diagnose and treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The transplant program has a long track record of success with more than 1,000 patients transplanted since 1988 and 80-90 liver transplants annually.

 

 

Function/Duties of Position:

The Medical Director of liver transplant provides leadership for OHSU liver transplant program in the division of gastroenterology and hepatology for OHSU. This position is responsible for the collaborative leadership of the program in conjunction with other leaders at OHSU, specifically the surgical director of liver transplant. This position is responsible for the growth and improvement of the clinical effort to assess patients for liver transplant and lead the effort in listing appropriate patients for liver transplant.

 

The duties of this position also include providing patient care in the Hepatology clinic, clinic equivalent in the areas of general endoscopy; attending between 8 and 12 weeks each year on the Hepatology consult service; sharing night/weekend call responsibilities with other GI/Hepatology faculty members; and teaching medical students, residents, and GI fellows during the course of the year.

 

• 7 half days of clinic/clinic equivalents during non-attending weeks. The outpatient responsibilities will be at the discretion of the Division Head and can be changed based on divisional needs. The following plan is proposed for 2024-2025:
  
  • Five -half days of Hepatology Clinic (1-2 Transplant Clinic, 3-4 General Hepatology)
  • Two- half days of outpatient endoscopy      
• Attending responsibilities- 8 to 12 weeks per year in rotation with other faculty. During attending rotations, you will be expected to supervise GI fellows, complete all inpatient Hepatology consultations, and perform endoscopic procedures on inpatients and complex outpatients at the hospital endoscopy unit or ICU. During the attending rotation, you will not have other afternoon outpatient obligations and will receive full credit for these afternoon outpatient clinics.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years as a practicing Transplant Hepatologist at an accredited Liver Transplant Center(s)
• Individual must be board certified in Gastroenterology and board eligible or certified in Transplant Hepatology
• Must have completed a course of advanced training in Transplant Hepatology
• Unrestricted Oregon medical license or ability to obtain

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced training in medical education
• Individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences are highly encouraged to apply

All are welcome:Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.