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

Pediatric Hepatologist - Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

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Work type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
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.

The division currently consists of 8 Pediatric Gastroenterologists, 1 Advanced Practice Provider, 3 Fellows, 2 Dieticians, 4 dedicated GI nurses and extensive administrative support. The program already has the support in place needed for an active Hepatology service, including liver transplant nurse coordinators, social workers, and specialists from transplant surgery, transplant immunology, infectious disease, hematology/oncology, psychology, pediatric radiology, interventional radiology, and pediatric anesthesia.

• Provide outpatient and inpatient care for pediatric liver disease and transplant patients.

• Build, grow, and run the Pediatric Liver Transplant Program.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including surgery, immunology, infectious disease, hematology/oncology, radiology, and anesthesia.

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

Yes

• 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.

Applicants must have an M.D degree or equivalent, be licensed/eligible for licensure in Florida, and be board certified or eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology with additional training in Transplant Hepatology. Please apply online and include a brief cover letter, resume/CV, and a list of three professional references with contact information. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a sufficient applicant pool has been established.

Selected candidate will be required to provide an official transcript upon hire. Degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated by a professional credentialing service approved by NACES ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).).

Advertised: 07 Jan 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Open until filled

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.