Pediatric Transplant Hepatologist, Duke Children's Hospital, Durham, NC

Pediatric Transplant Hepatologist, Duke Children's Hospital, Durham, NC

Durham, North CarolinaPosted 27d agoattending physician
~$305,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 69 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

PediatricsFull-time

Overview

Location
Durham, North Carolina
SalaryDr Signal range
$270k – $390k

69 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Academic medical center · Children's hospital

Role summary

Duke University is seeking a Pediatric Transplant Hepatologist to join their academic faculty at Duke Children's Hospital. The role involves inpatient and outpatient care, teaching fellows and residents, conducting clinical research, and participating in a multidisciplinary transplant team.

What the posting highlights

  • Care setting: Provides both inpatient and outpatient care including post-transplant follow-up
  • Patient population: Pediatric patients with acute and chronic liver disease and post-transplant
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
  • Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$270k–$390k · $305k median
$256kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$404k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$270k – $390k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
69 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Physician-reported total comp$270k–$390k · $305k median
$256kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$404k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 69 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Duke Health

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Academic medical center
Facility type
Children's hospital
Patient population
Pediatric patients with acute and chronic liver disease and post-transplant
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
North Carolina
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Academic medical center

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  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Inpatient / outpatient
Provides both inpatient and outpatient care including post-transplant follow-up
Admin burden
Includes contribution to quality improvement, program development, and leadership roles over time
Teaching
Yes
Research
Yes
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
2 wk ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

Shape the Future of Pediatric Liver Care at Duke Children's Hospital The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Duke University School of Medicine is seeking an outstanding Pediatric Hepatologist to join our academic faculty. This is a unique opportunity to join a nationally recognized, high-performing program at one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. We are seeking a physician who is passionate about advancing the clinical care of pediatric liver disease, liver transplantation, multidisciplinary care, education, and clinical research. Candidates with board eligibility/certification in Pediatric Transplant Hepatology are especially encouraged to apply. As a Duke faculty member, you will become part of a collaborative team dedicated to improving the lives of children with complex liver, gastrointestinal, pancreatic, and nutritional disorders. In 2025, Duke led the nation in 1-year liver survival after transplant, according to the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients. Position Highlights Join a dedicated multidisciplinary hepatology team including three other board-certified pediatric transplant hepatologists and a dedicated advanced practice practitioner Faculty appointment at Duke University School of Medicine Opportunity to join a thriving pediatric hepatology academic practice Care for children with both common and highly complex liver diseases Teach and mentor pediatric residents, fellows, and medical students Work alongside nationally recognized physicians and researchers Clinical Responsibilities The successful candidate will Provide inpatient and outpatient care for children with acute and chronic liver disease and post-transplant follow-up Participate in multidisciplinary transplant team collaborations with surgery, hepatology, nursing, social work, and pharmacy Supervise and educate pediatric GI fellows, residents, and medical students Conduct or collaborate on clinical and translational research in pediatric liver disease Contribute to quality improvement, program development, and national/international professional activities Assume leadership roles and direct clinical programs within the hepatology or transplant program over time Why Duke Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition? #1 in the nation for pediatric 1-year liver survival (SRTR, 2025) 10+ multidisciplinary and subspecialty programs with fantastic nurse practitioners, nurses, dietitians, and other team members Largest pediatric liver transplant and small bowel transplant program in North Carolina Dedicated transplant hepatology inpatient admitting service at Duke University Hospital Collegial, growing division with 12+ faculty Rapidly expanding NIH-funded (3 R01s, K24, U01), PCORI, and industry-funded extramural research portfolio ACGME-accredited pediatric GI fellowship with 100% board pass rate Qualifications Qualified candidates must have MD, DO, or MD/PhD Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Pediatric Gastroenterology Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Pediatric Transplant Hepatology (preferred) Eligibility for medical licensure in North Carolina Commitment to excellence in patient care and quality improvement Interest in teaching, scholarship, and academic medicine About Duke Pediatrics The Duke Department of Pediatrics has a distinguished history of excellence dating back to the founding of Duke University School of Medicine. Today, the department includes Approximately 270 faculty members, more than 75 pediatric residents, and 60 pediatric subspecialty fellows Why Durham & the Research Triangle? Located in the heart of North Carolina's renowned Research Triangle, Durham offers an exceptional quality of life with access to Raleigh and Chapel Hill. The region features more than 2 million residents, outstanding public and private schools, affordable cost of living compared to many major metropolitan areas, diverse neighborhoods, from vibrant urban living to suburban and rural communities, nationally recognized restaurants and culinary scene, professional sports, arts, music, and cultural attractions, mild four-season climate, easy access to mountains and Atlantic beaches, and Raleigh-Durham International Airport with extensive domestic and international connections The Research Triangle is anchored by Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University, and Research Triangle Park-one of the world's largest research and innovation hubs. Learn More Learn more about the Duke Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition and our nationally recognized liver transplant program through the Duke Pediatrics and Duke Health websites. Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this position, please attach your CV, select SUBMIT APPLICATION, and complete the application questions. #DOX