Hepatology Physician

Company: UMC of Southern Nevada
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: May 30, 2025

Job Description:

EMPLOYER-PAID PENSION PLAN (NEVADA PERS) COMPETITIVE SALARY & BENEFITS PACKAGE.
As an academic medical center with a rich history of providing life-saving treatment in Southern Nevada, UMC serves as the anchor hospital of the Las Vegas Medical District, offering Nevada s highest level of care to promote successful medical outcomes for patients.

We are home to Nevada's ONLY Level I Trauma Center, Designated Pediatric Trauma Center, Burn Care Center, and Transplant Center. We are a Pathway Designated facility by ANCC, and we are on our journey to Magnet status.
Job Requirement Position Summary:
Responsible for the administrative and clinical operations of Hepatology and Liver Transplant Services in conjunction with the primary liver transplant surgeon, including quality management, the evaluation and selection of patients and donors and post-transplant care. Responsible for promoting high standards of practice through development of liver transplant policies, protocols and practice guidelines and participates in rigorous performance improvement monitoring. Education/Experience:
Graduation from an accredited school of medicine. Completion of a twelve (12) month formal Transplant Hepatology Fellowship with specialized training in transplantation under the direct supervision of a qualified liver transplant physician and in conjunction with a liver transplant surgeon. The successful candidate will demonstrate a track record in all aspects of organ transplant program development. Board Certified in Transplant Hepatology and Gastroenterology. Procedural experience with Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy and ERCPs, ultrasound guided liver biopsies will be desired.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:
Valid License by State of Nevada to practice medicine. State of Nevada Pharmacy Board License to Prescribe Medications and DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate. Some positions may require one or more of the following certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification accepted by the American Heart Association (AHA); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) accepted by the American Red Cross; Neonatal Resuscitation (NRP) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).

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