Physician-Hepatology

Faculty Physician - Transplant Hepatology

The University of Arizona-Tucson/Banner University Medicine invites applications to serve as Faculty of Transplant Hepatology. This is a prestigious 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.

Faculty of Transplant Hepatology will engage in a growing team of hepatologists committed to clinical excellence, academic collaboration, and innovation in liver disease management and transplantation. Faculty will be eligible for leadership opportunities commensurate with goals and experience, 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 responsibilities and leadership opportunities, faculty 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.