
Physician - Hepatologist
About Us:
Arizona Liver Health (ALH) is dedicated to driving high standards of care and advancing medical innovation through leading clinical trials, ensuring patient safety and regulatory compliance, and generating high-quality clinical data. Our network of multiphase, multitherapeutic research, standard of care, and VEN Centers sites is staffed by skilled providers, research, clinic, pharmacy, and patient outreach professionals. ALH operates state-of-the-art facilities and programs to meet the evolving needs of clinical research and overall patient treatment.
Job Summary:
The Physician - Hepatologist is a highly trained Specialist responsible for diagnosing, treating, and managing complex diseases and disorders affecting the seven major organ systems: cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, hepatic, renal, pulmonary, endocrine, and musculoskeletal. This role requires advanced knowledge of various organ systems and the ability to provide integrated care that focuses on the holistic well-being of patients who may suffer from multi-organ conditions. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the Hepatologist will serve as the Principal Investigator (PI) for clinical trials aimed at advancing treatments for multi-organ diseases
Title: Physician - Hepatologist
Status: Full-time, Exempt (Clinic Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm)
Salary: Depending on experience and qualifications
Location: Chandler, AZ OR Peoria, AZ (Onsite)
Essential job functions/duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Clinical Care and Diagnosis:
- Diagnose and treat diseases that impact multiple organ systems, with an emphasis on the seven core systems.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ health, including physical exams, laboratory tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic tools.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for patients with complex multi-system illnesses.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary medical teams to provide integrated care and improve patient outcomes.
- Provide ongoing monitoring of patients’ health and make adjustments to treatment plans as necessary.
- Stay updated on the latest medical research and advancements in the treatment of multi-organ diseases and contribute to clinical research.
- Educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments.
- Participate in conferences, seminars, and other professional development activities to enhance expertise in the treatment of multi-organ diseases.
- Offer specialized consultation to other healthcare professionals dealing with complicated cases involving multiple organ systems.
Clinical Research and Trials (Principal Investigator):
- Serve as the Principal Investigator (PI) for clinical trials related to the treatment and management of multi-organ diseases.
- Ensure clinical trials comply with regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and institutional protocols.
- Recruit, screen, and enroll eligible patients for clinical studies, ensuring informed consent and patient safety throughout the trial process.
- Oversee the collection and analysis of clinical data, ensuring accuracy and integrity in study results.
- Coordinate with research teams, sponsors, and regulatory agencies to ensure the smooth operation and completion of clinical trials.
- Analyze clinical trial outcomes and provide detailed reports and recommendations based on findings.
- Ensure the protection of patient rights and confidentiality throughout the research process.
- Mentor and supervise junior researchers, clinicians, and research staff involved in clinical trials.
- Contribute to the writing of clinical trial publications, presenting findings at scientific conferences, and collaborating with academic institutions on research initiatives.
- Execute required trainings as assigned by the Regulatory and Compliance department in the timely manner.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required
- Extensive clinical experience in diagnosing and managing diseases that involve multiple organ systems.
- Mastery in interpreting complex diagnostic tests and using them for integrated treatment planning.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for patient interaction and collaboration with internal medical teams.
- Ability to interpret complex data and make data-driven decisions to contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge.
- Proven experience in conducting clinical research and serving as a Primary Investigator for clinical trials highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of clinical trial methodologies, regulatory guidelines, as well as Good Clinical Practice (GCP) strongly preferred.
- Leadership and mentorship experience within a healthcare setting is preferred.
- Experience in academic medicine or clinical research related to multi-organ diseases preferred.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis and data management for clinical trials is high preferred.
Supervisory responsibilities
- Ability and willingness to teach and train new and current team members including fellow physicians, APPs, medical assistants, and clinical research staff
Education and/or credentials and trainings required
- Doctor of Medicine (MD, DO or equivalent) from a US accredited institution
- Board certification in relevant Specialty
- Advanced fellowship or training in multi-organ diseases
- Valid medical license and ability to practice in the state of Arizona
Benefits & Perks:
- Health, Dental, Vision (with HSA plans and employer contribution)
- 4 weeks PTO
- Continuing Medical Education budget (CME) and time off
- 5 days Sick Time
- 7 Company Paid Holidays + 2 Half-Days
- 401K with up to 6% company match (eligible to enroll after 90 days)
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Educational Assistance
Work authorization
- Must have valid documentation and authorization to work in the U.S. for any employer. Sponsorship or transfer of visa is not available
Our company requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all current and future employees. Exemptions can be requested for those with a reasonable health or a religious/sincerely-held belief accommodation.
EEO statement
It is the policy of the Institute for Liver Health DBA Arizona Liver Health and Arizona Clinical Trials to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.
Notice to Staffing Agencies: It is our policy that any and all contact with third party staffing or recruitment vendors come through our Talent Acquisition Team directly. We have an established and preferred network of contracted partners that we engage if and when we deem it necessary. We request that staffing agencies refrain from repeatedly contacting our hiring managers or employees directly. Unsolicited resumes, onsite solicitations, and inquiries will not be considered or responded to. Overly persistent or forceful inquires may also be blocked across our network at the domain level as spam. Thank you for your understanding.
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