Medical Director - Liver Transplant (TransplantHepatologist)

Medical Director – Liver

Transplant (Transplant Hepatologist) Needed at VA Pittsburgh

Medical Center

• Eligible for

up to $200k in student loan reimbursement and a hiring

incentive / bonus

The Pittsburgh

VA Health Care System (VAPHS), among the most innovative and

forward-looking in the nation, provides exceptional healthcare to

our nation’s Veterans, trains America’s future healthcare

providers, and conducts research that contributes to medical

advancements.

We are seeking a highly qualified

Transplant Hepatologist to serve as Medical Director of Liver

Transplant to join our team. This role blends clinical excellence,

program leadership, education, and collaborative team-based care.

As the Liver Transplant Medical Director, you will be a key member

of a nationally recognized transplant center within the VA system,

working closely with National partners to deliver liver transplant

evaluations, optimize Veteran transplant candidates, and ensure

continuity of care post-transplant.

Duties

include but are not limited to :

Veteran-Centered Liver Transplantation

Diagnose and manage

the full spectrum of chronic liver diseases, including hepatitis C,

NAFLD / NASH, autoimmune liver disease, and alcohol-associated liver

disease.

Coordinate and conduct comprehensive

pre- and post-liver transplant evaluations, including medical

optimization and longitudinal transplant care in partnership with

VA transplant centers.

Actively participate

in multidisciplinary transplant boards and collaborate with

hepatology, surgery, psychology, addiction medicine, pharmacy, and

social work teams.

Development of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) Optimization Program

Lead the design and

implementation of a dedicated AUD care pathway for Veterans with

alcohol-associated liver disease being considered for transplant.

Work alongside transplant psychologists and

addiction medicine specialists to provide integrated,

evidence-based care-including structured behavioral interventions,

abstinence monitoring, and relapse prevention plans.

Establish robust post-transplant monitoring

and support protocols tailored to the needs of Veterans, including

coordination with VA mental health services and community

resources.

Other Key

Duties

Active

participation in the weekly Tumor Board to evaluate and discuss

complex oncology cases.

Attendance at the

weekly Transplant Huddle to coordinate care and align on patient

management strategies.

Leadership of the

Transplant Selection Committee, guiding multidisciplinary decisions

on transplant candidacy.

Engagement in the

Liver Transplant Multidisciplinary Clinic, working closely with a

team of specialists to provide comprehensive patient care.

Management of a personal Telehealth Clinic,

offering remote consults and continuity of care for transplant

patients.

Oversight of post-transplant

monitoring and long-term care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes

and addressing complications.

Review and

acceptance of referrals from VA referral centers nationwide,

ensuring timely access to transplant services.

Triage of clinical calls from referring VA

facilities, providing expert guidance on the care of veteran

patients.

Preferred Experience : Candidates should be board

eligible or certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant

Hepatology, with accredited fellowship training in

Gastroenterology, fellowship training in Transplant Hepatology as

well as competence in general GI endoscopy.

Work Schedule :

Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am – 4 : 30pm

Education Debt Reduction Program

(EDRP) : Eligible for up to $200k in student loan

reimbursement

Hiring Incentive :

Incentives are authorized for highly qualified

candidates

Pay :

Competitive salary, annual performance bonus,

regular salary increases

Paid

Time Off :  50-55 days of paid time off per year

(26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal

holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for

CME)

Retirement :

Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)

and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA

Insurance :

Federal health / vision / dental / term life / long-term care (many federal

insurance programs can be carried into

retirement)

Licensure :

1 full and unrestricted license from any US

State or territory

CME :

Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must

be full-time with board

certification)

Malpractice :

Free liability protection with tail coverage

provided

Contract :

No Physician Employment Contract and no

significant restriction on moonlighting

Pittsburgh Highlights :

Family-friendly city

with low cost of living and affordable housing in green, beautiful

neighborhoods

Abundant historical / cultural

sites and events including the Carnegie Museums (Art, Natural

History, Science, and Andy Warhol), a multitude of other

visual / performing arts institutions, and a lively music scene

featuring local, national, and international stars.

Plenty of outdoor activities with green parks

for hiking / biking (Schenley Park, Frick Park, and Highland Park)

and rivers for canoeing and kayaking.

If you

are a sports fan, Pittsburgh is home to the Steelers, Penguins, and

Pirates professional teams.

Pittsburgh

International Airport for ease of travel to your other favorite

destinations.

Interested candidates

may respond with CVs :

Michael Hahn

Physician Recruitment

US

Dept of Veterans Affairs

Pittsburgh VA Medical

Center

(412)

689-2414

Michael.Hahn4@VA.gov