Medical Director, Transplant Hepatology

Medical Director Of Transplant Hepatology

AMN Healthcare is partnering with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) to recruit a Medical Director of Transplant Hepatology to lead a collaborative, rapidly growing program in Milwaukee, WI. In this role, you will shape quality initiatives, mentor faculty, and drive programmatic growth alongside accomplished transplant surgeons and a seasoned Advanced Practice Provider (APP) team. This role provides 40% protected time, strong institutional support, and a new Digestive Disease Center (opened in 2024) that reinforces MCW's commitment to innovation and patient-centered care. With increasing annual liver transplant volumes and a culture that values teamwork and continuous improvement, this is a platform to elevate outcomes, advance education, and build a best-in-class service for patients across Wisconsin and beyond.

Opportunity Highlights

• Lead the Transplant Hepatology program as Medical Director
• Four half days/week of protected, nonclinical time.
• Guide quality, safety, and growth initiatives in partnership with Transplant Surgery and GI & Hepatology. This position does not require an endoscopy call (covered by GI).
• Mentor a collegial group of four senior and one junior hepatology faculty; two additional junior hires planned.
• Supported by 5 outpatient APPs and 2 inpatient APPs with strong hepatology backgrounds; daily GI & Hepatology fellow inpatient engagement, including weekends.
• Call currently is 1:4 (week blocks) with pathway to ~1:7 as hiring progresses.
• New Digestive Disease Center (2024); dedicated transplant ICU and multidisciplinary rounds streamline care.
• Competitive package: base in the mid $400,000s plus bonuses ($40,000$60,000+), sign-on/relocation, and annual CME funds. Total compensation potential: low $500,000s.
• No travel for outreach; virtual outreach and regional growth are strategic priorities.
• Teach fellows, residents, and students within a high-volume academic network.

Community Information

Milwaukee offers lakefront living, a thriving food scene, and year-round festivals, with metro conveniences and short commutes. U.S. News profiles Milwaukee's cost advantages versus similarly sized metros and highlights a sub-20-minute average commute in many neighborhoods.

• U.S. News includes Milwaukee in its Best Places rankings and provides detailed local quality of life and cost data. Visit Milwaukee (official tourism) spotlights 100+ annual festivals, abundant parks and lakefront recreation, and a robust arts and dining scene.
• Area Vibes notes Milwaukee's access to amenities and regional connectivity along Lake Michigan, reinforcing lifestyle and value.

To learn more or submit your CV, contact:

Telana Mushlin at t_mushlin@amnhealthcare.com.

Please refer to Job #180228.