Transplant Hepatologist
Transplant Hepatologist at St. Luke’s University Health Network — Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, US
- Company: St. Luke’s University Health Network
- Location: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, US
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Posted: 2026-06-19
About this role
Transplant Hepatology
St. Luke's University Health Network (SLUHN) is seeking a BC/BE Transplant Hepatologist to join our established team of 40+ gastroenterology specialists.
We are offering a unique opportunity to provide specialized liver care within a high-volume regional practice. The role also offers dual institutional integration with Penn Transplant Institute as part of a collaborative partnership, serving as a bridge between our regional network and one of the nation's top transplant centers.
Clinical and Academic Responsibilities:
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Provide comprehensive outpatient care for a diverse patient population with complex liver diseases
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Maintain an academic appointment at Penn Medicine to assess liver transplantation eligibility and manage pre- and post-transplant care
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Provide medical education and mentorship for gastroenterology fellows, internal medicine residents and medical students enrolled in Temple / St. Luke's School of Medicine
Collaboration and Integrated Transplant Care:
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Participate in multidisciplinary transplant selection and morbidity and mortality conference as an integrated member of the Penn Transplant team
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Collaborate closely with interventional radiology, transplant surgery, surgical/medical oncology, and pathology to manage complex hepatobiliary cases
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Benefit from a strong referral network with over 3,000 annual hepatology visits
Specialized Expertise and Innovation:
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State-of-the-art endoscopy centers utilizing Olympus scopes and advanced diagnostic tools, including MR elastography for liver fibrosis evaluation
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Advanced procedural expertise: EUS/ERCP, EUS-guided liver biopsy, TIPS/RTO, liver directed therapy for hepatobiliary tumors
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Clinical research opportunities (industry, NIH-sponsored and investigator-initiated)
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Lead quality improvement and clinical care pathways in transplant hepatology based on the candidate's specific expertise and interests
In joining St. Luke's University Health Network you'll enjoy:
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Work/life balance and flexibility
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Team-based care with dedicated support staff
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Exceptional compensation package, starting bonus and relocation reimbursement
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Rich benefits package, including malpractice, health and dental insurance, loan forgiveness and generous CME allowance
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Teaching, research, quality improvement and strategic development opportunities
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A St. Luke's "family" that will help you adapt to the new region
*We do not sponsor visas
If you are interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact:
Christine Figler, RN BSN
Physician Talent Acquisition Specialist
St. Luke's University Health Network
Christine.Figler@sluhn.org