Academic Hepatologist

University of Utah   Salt Lake City, UT   Full-time     Education
Posted on April 21, 2024
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Posting Details

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Position/Rank

Academic Hepatologist

Department

00224 - Internal Medicine Admin

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 seeks an Academic Hepatologist to be part of an established and growing Transplant Hepatology Program. Our team is comprised of 4 transplant hepatologists, 5 abdominal transplant surgeons, 5 transplant coordinators, 5 advanced practice providers, and 3 transplant pharmacists.

This faculty position is focused on hepatology and liver transplant, with outpatient endoscopy if desired. Main responsibilities include outpatient and inpatient clinical care, including inpatient service on a rotating basis with the other hepatologists. Academic responsibilities may include working directly with the gastroenterology fellows and medical house staff, participating in weekly educational conferences, and engaging in clinical or basic science research.

As a leader in the region, our transplant program has performed over 400 liver transplants – with over 60 in this last year. The University of Utah Health seeks to strengthen and transform our program into a Center of Excellence. We specifically focus on growing our Living Liver Donation Program and establishing our unique, multidisciplinary transplant oncology program.

To learn more about the division, please visit our website: https://medicine.utah.edu/internal-medicine/gastroenterology

Minimum Qualifications: Board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology. Eligible for Utah Medical License.

Contact for inquiries: Dr. John Fang, Professor and Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at john.fang@hsc.utah.edu


Please apply online here:https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/155451

The University of Utah Health (U of U Health) is a patient focused center distinguished by collaboration, excellence, leadership, and Respect. 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.

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https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

Notice

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

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Special Instructions for Candidates

Please upload your CV with mm/yyyy format for start/end dates.

Open Date

11/15/2023

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Requisition Number

PRN03424F

Type

Faculty

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. * One measure of faculty diversity at the School of Medicine is the proportion of faculty members who come from a rural background. Did you graduate high school from a town with less than 10,000 persons?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Where did you hear about this position?

    (Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
  1. Cover Letter

University of Utah

Salt Lake City , UT