Medical Director – Adult Liver Transplant Program (MTI), Clinical Faculty, Open Rank - Medicine, Hepatology

The Department of Medicine, Hepatology has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Director - Adult Liver Transplant Program (MTI), Clinical Faculty, Open Rank - Medicine, Hepatology. The Medical Director is responsible for assisting in the ongoing development and growth of the Adult Liver Transplant program in collaboration with the Medical and Surgical Director of Transplant Services, which will include 15% non-RVU generating clinical activities. Must be able to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills and an understanding of the inter-dependent roles of the various allied health professions that help manage the care of these patients. Will be responsible for promoting high standards of practice through development of transplant policies, protocols and practice guidelines for this program once again in collaboration with the Medial Director and Chief of Liver Transplant Program, with the support of the Medical Director of Transplant Services. Furthermore, this physician must have direct involvement of care at all levels including evaluation of pre-transplant candidates, donor selection, proper maintenance of the waitlist and long-term post-transplant care for liver transplant patients. Must develop a strategic plan to improve and maintain the flow of patients in the outpatient clinics while enhancing the quality of care for liver transplant patients. Will be an active member of M & M for the MTI along with active participation in the MTI High Risk Selection Committee. Decisions affecting the care of these transplant patients will be made together with the Surgical Director of Liver transplant. Will also rely on the support of the Medical Director of Transplant Services to help with the administrative duties in order to maintain the excellent practices required of all MTI divisions.

Qualifications:

• Board certified in Medicine with a completed fellowship in Hepatology and underwent Transplant Fellowship or has held more than 5 years of transplant experience
• Member in good standing of the hospital staff.
• Currently licensed to practice in Florida
• Minimum of five years clinical experience in Transplantation
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to accept and implement change
• Ability to problem solving to make effective decisions.
• Demonstrated history of positive collegial relations with colleagues, support staff, administrators and patients.
• Ability to show leadership qualities in the past