Medical Director – Liver Transplant (Transplant Hepatologist)

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

Development of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) Optimization Program

Other Key Duties

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 :

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