<p>A hospital-based liver transplant program in Tampa, Florida is recruiting a Transplant Hepatologist to join an expanding team with a clear trajectory toward high-volume status. The program has tripled its transplant volume over the past four years and is on track to perform approximately 75 liver transplants in 2026 — a growth curve that creates genuine opportunity for a physician ready to step into a Medical Director role over the general Hepatology service line. This is a rare combination of clinical depth, program leadership, and a premier Florida market.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Market-competitive compensation package</li> <li>Sign-on bonus available</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>GME stipend for teaching medicine residents and GI fellows</li> <li>CME allowance plus dedicated CME time off</li> <li>Full comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, and retirement included)</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Joining an established multidisciplinary transplant team consisting of 4 transplant surgeons, 1 full-time hepatologist, and 1 full-time APP</li> <li>Program on track to perform approximately 75 liver transplants in 2026, having tripled volume over the prior four years</li> <li>Opportunity to assume Medical Directorship of the general Hepatology service line — a defined leadership pathway within the program</li> <li>Active teaching environment with GME affiliation supporting medicine residents and GI fellows</li> <li>Growing program with institutional investment and administrative support behind continued expansion</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board eligible or board certified in Gastroenterology (ABIM)</li> <li>Board eligible or board certified in Transplant Hepatology</li> <li>Prior transplant hepatology experience required</li> <li>Active Florida medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Interest in or readiness for a Medical Director leadership role is strongly preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tampa sits on Florida's Gulf Coast and consistently ranks among the most livable large metros in the Southeast — offering year-round sunshine, no state income tax, a thriving restaurant and arts scene, and easy access to world-class beaches including Clearwater and St. Pete Beach. The greater Tampa Bay area features highly rated public and private schools, a low cost of living relative to other major Florida markets, and a professional sports culture anchored by the Buccaneers, Lightning, and Rays. Physicians relocating here find a city that balances urban energy with genuine outdoor recreation, from boating and fishing on Tampa Bay to day trips to the Florida Keys or Orlando.</p>