The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans in conjunction with Manning Family Children’s is seeking a full-time academic Pediatric Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist with advanced training and/or experience in Pediatric Transplant Hepatology to join our faculty group.

The Pediatric Gastroenterologist/Hepatologist will provide outpatient and inpatient care, focusing primarily on transplant hepatology and liver disease, in addition to general pediatric gastroenterology and clinical outreach activities at Manning Family Children’s and our satellite clinics.

The selected candidate will become actively involved in all aspects of teaching including training medical students and residents. The section boasts the only ACGME accredited fellowship training program in the state. Clinical programs exist in all areas of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition including advanced therapeutic endoscopy and liver transplantation. The Division employs ten Pediatric Gastroenterologists and two Nurse Practitioners. The Department boasts approximately eighty faculty members representing all pediatric sub-specialties.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of one-year of advanced training in pediatric transplant hepatology, or equivalent experience.
• Must have successfully completed a Pediatrics Residency and a Pediatric Gastroenterology Fellowship.
• Must be Board Certified in Pediatric Gastroenterology, and Board Eligible / Board Certified in Pediatric Transplant Hepatology.
• A license to practice medicine in the state of Louisiana and credentialing by all required entities must be obtained before the start date.

Academic appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor of Clinical Pediatrics (non-tenure, clinical track) depending on prior experience.

Manning Family Children’s is a 263-bed, not-for-profit pediatric medical center offering a comprehensive range of services for children from birth to 21 years, with more than 600 pediatric providers solely dedicated to the care of kids. With an unwavering commitment to child health, we have proudly served as the Gulf South’s only comprehensive children’s hospital for 70 years—transforming countless lives since we first opened our doors in 1955. Manning Family Children’s is proud to provide the highest level of care for children from across the Gulf South. Just last year, we cared for 585,000 children—the most ever in our history.

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Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including:

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement plans
• Generous annual and sick leave
• 14 paid holidays per year
• An employee health primary care clinic

See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans – Benefits

Other employee benefits include:

• A full-service credit union
• Wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses
• Employee assistance program
• Campus assistance program
• Pet insurance option

More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits