Liver Transplant Medical Director, University of Utah Health
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Position Information
Position/Rank: Liver Transplant Medical Director, University of Utah Health
Department:
City: Salt Lake City, UT
Track: Track Dependent on Qualifications
New Position to Begin: When filled
Details:
The Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at the University of Utah is recruiting a Liver Transplant Medical Director. The Medical Director will collaborate with the surgical directors of Living Liver Donation and Liver Transplantation and Transplant Service Line Director to expand the liver transplant program, promote cutting-edge evidence-based clinical services to achieve high-quality outcomes, and engage with community physicians to ensure regional access for transplant-eligible patients. The Medical Director will have a concentrated focus on the delivery of top-quality patient services, operational excellence, and service growth. The individual chosen will also be involved in all clinical and administrative activities of the Liver Transplant Program as well as academic activities of the Department and Division.
Unique features of our program include a strong Comprehensive Multidisciplinary Liver Tumor Program in collaboration with Huntsman Cancer Institute, our affiliated NCI-designated Cancer Center. Our program has a strong focus on Liver Transplant oncology and living donor liver transplant. The individual chosen will demonstrate the ability to thrive within our outstanding multidisciplinary team to provide the best care possible for our patients.
Academic track and rank will be commensurate with qualifications.
Qualifications
Required:
- Eligible for unrestricted licensure in the state of Utah
- MD with board certification in Hepatology and Transplant hepatology
- Advanced expertise in Liver Transplant and living liver donation that meets or exceeds OPTN criteria for Directorship.
Preferred:
- Broad capabilities in the medical management of Liver Disease.
- Proven leader with an integrated approach to care and program growth.
- Effective collaborator and communicator with referring providers to expand referral network and provide the best possible care for patients.
- Strong orientation towards patient-focused care, quality improvement, and team building.
- Proven ability to actively participate in creating an environment that promotes initiative, innovation, and continued learning.
- Demonstration of professional competence and ethical standards that allow the Medical Director to serve as a role model.
- Engage in the teaching of students, residents, and fellows in the art and science of liver disease management including transplantation.
- Promote and support research in hepatology and liver transplantation.
- Develop an inclusive and equitable environment in which a diverse group of faculty can thrive.
Contact for inquiries: Dr. John Fang, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at john.fang@hsc.utah.edu
To apply online submit CV with a letter of interest describing your research and/or teaching background, here: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/165990
The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient-focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. The U of U Health values candidates who are committed to fostering and furthering the culture of compassion, collaboration, innovation, accountability, diversity, integrity, quality, and trust that is integral to our mission.
EEO/Non-Discrimination Information: All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status.
Special Instructions for Candidates: Please submit a CV with mm/yyyy format for start/end dates.
Open Date: 06/11/2024
Close Date: Open Until Filled
Requisition Number: PRN03586F
Type: Faculty
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