Transplant Hepatologist Physician

Description Specialization:Transplant HepatologyJob Summary:The Methodist Transplant Institute in San Antonio, Texas is searching for a transplant hepatologist to serve the liver transplant and hepatology program.  The program is a hospital- based program at Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant which is 250 bed hospital dedicated to transplant service. Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant is part of a larger health system, with eleven hospitals, known as Methodist Healthcare, and recognized as the most respected and preferred healthcare provider in South Texas. We are recruiting a hepatologist to join our employed practice model, with an outstanding 24 year track record.Job Details: Enjoy a collaborative environment with a group of physicians with more than 80 years of combined expertise in all aspects of liver disease management, transplant services and proceduresWork closely with the surgical director of liver transplant to support the growth of the renowned transplant programAdvanced practice provider supportRobust multidisciplinary teamEmployed opportunity with competitive salary driven by MGMA data and industry benchmarkingComprehensive benefits to include health, dental, and visionPaid malpractice and continuing medical educationRetirement savings program with employer matching programNo state income tax Qualified Candidates: Strong transplant hepatology experience a plus, but not requiredCompletion of transplant hepatology fellowshipExcellent communication skills and good at fostering relationships with referring physiciansDriven, innovative, committed to patient care and enjoys new challengesTexas license eligible   About Methodist Hospital – Specialty & Transplant Liver Disease and Transplant Program: The Liver Disease and Transplant Program at Texas Transplant Institute, on the campus of Methodist Hospital | Specialty and Transplant, is nationally recognized for its successful outcomesConsistently ranked Best in Texas for one-year and three-year post-transplant survivalSince the program’s founding in 2001, the expert medical staff have completed over 1000+ liver transplants.The program is a hospital- based program at Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant which is 250 bed hospital dedicated to transplant service. San Antonio is home to 2.5 million people and is experiencing solid economic growth in industries such as bioscience and healthcare, aerospace, IT and cybersecurity and green technologies. San Antonio's MSA is expected to add up to 1.1 million new residents and 500,000 new jobs by 2040. This growing city offers big-city amenities and world-renowned attractions coupled with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for all ages. San Antonio residents also enjoy a cost of living slightly below the national average due to lower housing costs, as well as no state income tax. Additional Information: - Specialty: Hepatology - Location: San Antonio, Texas, United States - Contact: About the Company: Located in the South Texas Medical Center in San Antonio, Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital (MSTH) is licensed for 382 beds. The hospital is widely acclaimed throughout the Southwest for its specialized medical services including heart, kidney, pancreas and liver transplants, as well as latest procedures to treat impotency, incontinence and gastroenteric illnesses. Other specialty areas include emergency care, inpatient rehabilitation, behavioral medicine, bariatric surgery/care and the latest treatments for cancer. The facility also houses a program in which a specially trained team works with law enforcement officers to provide care for survivors of sexual assault. MSTH is home to the Texas Transplant Institute, the busiest kidney transplant program in Texas and among the top 10 in the nation. The program has performed the most live kidney donor transplants in Texas, using minimally invasive laproscopic techniques for most procedures. The heart transplant program is the first Medicare-certified program of its kind in South and Central Texas and is the Medicare-approved site in the region for patients needing long-term assist device therapy. The liver transplant program includes a liver failure clinic that offers a variety of services, including Interferon treatments, chemoembolization and radio frequency ablation procedures. The Methodist Cancer Center is part of the facility, treating all types of cancers with the latest radiation therapies, including the advanced Gamma Knife and CyberKnife. The Center treats cancers of the prostate, head, neck, breast, thyroid, and lung, as well as in gynecologic, liver and brain tumors, lymphomas and sarcomas as well as some non-cancerous conditions and lesions. The hospital has been named by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery as a Bariatric Surgery Center of Excellence in recognition of their program’s demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery. The hospital owns several medical office buildings in the area with one connected to MSTH.