Hepatology Physician

Medical Director - Transplant Hepatology

The University of Arizona-Tucson/Banner University Medicine invites applications for a visionary leader to serve as Medical Director of Transplant Hepatology. This is a prestigious leadership opportunity to help build and shape the future of a rapidly expanding and academically vibrant abdominal transplant program at a nationally recognized academic medical center.

The Medical Director of Transplant Hepatology will lead a growing team of hepatologists committed to clinical excellence, academic collaboration, and innovation in liver disease management and transplantation. He/She will serve as the clinical and strategic lead for transplant hepatology, working in close partnership with renowned transplant surgeons, transplant anesthesiologists, intensivists, and the wider multidisciplinary team.

This is a transformative moment in Tucson's transplant landscape. The University of Arizona is advancing into robotic organ transplantation, launching a living donor liver transplant program, and initiating auto-islet transplantation, placing our program at the cutting edge of modern liver care.

In addition to clinical and leadership responsibilities, the Medical Director will have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of academic research and mentorship activities, supported by two world-class institutions:

• The BIO5 Institute - a globally recognized research hub for organ regeneration, perfusion, and cellular therapies
• The Boyer Liver Institute - a state-funded center dedicated to pioneering liver disease research and innovation

Requirements

• Board certification in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology
• Demonstrated leadership in multidisciplinary liver transplant care
• A strong commitment to clinical program building, academic scholarships, and mentorship
• Interest or experience in living donor transplantation, advanced liver therapies, and clinical trials is highly desirable

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus & relocation assistance, when applicable
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision and pharmacy plans
• Eligible for benefits coverage within 30 days
• Paid time off plans
• 401k retirement plan with 4% match after one year of service
• Paid CME Days plus allowance
• Paid malpractice
• Career advancement and optimal work/life balance
• Physician Mortgage Programs
• Employee Discounts

Community Overview

Tucson is a bustling, vibrant community nestled in the blooming Sonoran Desert. Vibrant culture, entertainment, and a thriving food scene are minutes away with a booming housing market and attractive cost of living to live, work, and play!

• The outdoors await! Golf, hiking, cycling, horseback riding, swimming, tanning and nearby winter skiing.
• A unique historical heritage: Immerse yourself in our city's history via art galleries, museums, architectural presidios and missions!
• Tantalizing culinary adventures: Explore vibrant palettes in one of the top gastronomy cities and fresh fusions on traditional food.