Pediatric Hepatologist - Clinical Assistant​/Associate​/Full Professor

Pediatric Hepatologist - Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

Job No: 533370

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Medicine/Physicians

Department:  - MD-PEDS-GASTROENTEROLOGY

The University of Florida (UF) Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition is seeking a Pediatric Hepatologist to join as faculty in our collegial group. The candidate will be expected to provide outpatient and inpatient care with focus on pediatric liver diseases and transplant hepatology. The division and UF Shands Children’s Hospital is undergoing significant growth. The candidate(s) will help build, grow and run a Pediatric Liver Transplant Program.

Based on data released in July 2024 by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR), the UF adult liver transplant program was No. 1 among liver transplant programs in the country. The division of Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition at University of Florida currently consists of 8 Pediatric Gastroenterologists, 1 Advanced Practice Provider, 3 Fellows, 2 Dieticians, 4 dedicated GI nurses and extensive administrative support.

Our program already has the support in place needed for an active Hepatology service including 2 liver transplant nurse coordinators, social workers, and specialists such as liver transplant surgery team, transplant immunology, infectious disease, hematology/oncology, psychology, pediatric radiology and interventional radiology, and pediatric anesthesia.

The division provides inpatient services at Shands Children’s Hospital. Our rapidly growing multidisciplinary clinics represent a strong and long-lasting collaboration with partners in pediatric surgery, ENT, pulmonary, and child psychology. The division has the distinction as a leader in providing outreach clinic services as well as telehealth services throughout the state of Florida. Additionally, UF Health Pediatrics has a history of educational excellence and promoting research interests.

The faculty member(s) will contribute to an environment that advances the strong clinical, research, and educational missions of UF Health.

Candidates must be board certified/eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology with additional training in Transplant Hepatology.

• Low-cost State Health Plans:
  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Generous Retirement Options to Secure Your Future
• Comprehensive Paid Time Off Package (including 11 paid holidays, as well as paid family, sick, and vacation leave)
• Exceptional Personal and Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance (UF Employee Education Program)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

Salary is negotiable, commensurate with education and experience.

• M.D degree or equivalent
• Licensed/eligible for licensure in the state of Florida
• Board certified/eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology with additional training in Transplant Hepatology

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Applicants must apply online. Include a brief cover letter, resume/CV, and a list of three professional references with contact information. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a sufficient applicant pool has been established. Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript to the hiring department upon hire. Degrees earned from institutions outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service approved by NACES.

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The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call  or the Florida Relay System at  (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.