The Department of Medicine at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is seeking applications for a clinical faculty position.  An Assistant or Associate Professor level, academic transplant hepatologist is wanted to work in the Center for Liver Disease & Transplantation (CLDT), part of the Abdominal Organ Transplant Division within the Department of Surgery.

The Columbia Liver Asian Outreach Initiative seeks to promote liver-related health of the Asian community by offering personalized and culturally competant medical care.  Providers offer consultations in English, Japanese, Mandarin and Shanghainese. The main site for the program is in the vibrant community of Flushing, Queens.

The clinical faculty is responsible for comprehensive care of patients with hepatobiliary disorders, including pre- and post-transplant care, on-call coverage of Liver service, including at CLDT downtown campus, participation in the education of fellows, residents and medical students; participation in outreach, participation in clinical and/or basic science research, participation in compliance and quality care programs of the University and of the Departments of Medicine and Surgery.  Additionally, the Director of the Liver Asian Outreach Initiative would have program development, outreach, administrative and operations responsibilities.

Candidates must have completed an ACGME approved fellowship in in transplant hepatology and gastroenterology.  Must be board eligible/certified in transplant hepatology and gastroenterology; meet UNOS qualifications as a transplant physician.  Proficiency in liver biopsies and standard endoscopic procedures.  Eligible to be licensed to practice in the States of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.  Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and academic qualifications.