Transplant Hepatologist/Assistant Professor/UnityPoint Health

Requisition Details GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION EEO Statement: UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Des Moines, IA
Requisition Number: 2026 - 237
Department Int Med GI 50001304
Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Medicine
FTE: 100
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule TBD by supervisor and responsibilities
Requisition Category Faculty
Requisition Title Transplant Hepatologist/Assistant Professor/UnityPoint Health
Job Title/Academic Rank Transplant Hepatologist/Assistant Professor/UnityPoint Health
Additional Requisition Title
Appointment Type P1 - REG HLTH FAC SAL
Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience
Job/EEO Category Faculty
Job Requisition Begin Date 06/26/2026
Position Qualification Position Summary Transplant Hepatologist in beautiful south-central Iowa
The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is recruiting a Transplant Hepatologist to practice at UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, Iowa. This is a unique opportunity to deliver the latest techniques and expertise in living-related, reduced-size, and auxiliary liver transplantation, while enjoying the benefits and support of a full-time academic faculty appointment.
Highlights:

• Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary transplant team supporting living donors, candidates, and recipients

• Practice within an established multi-specialty clinic offering advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services.

• Participate in a robust tumor board and coordinate care for complex hepatology and transplant cases.

• Partner with referring physicians across central Iowa to deliver seamless, patient-focused care.

• Enjoy the autonomy and clinical support of a satellite transplant and hepatology program backed by UNMC expertise.

• Contribute to teaching, research, and shaping the future of transplant hepatology across central Iowa.

Exceptional Compensation and Benefits
Physicians enjoy a highly competitive package, inclusive of a variable compensation plan. Additional benefits include:

• CME allowance

• Competitive retirement contributions and other deferred comp opportunities

• Comprehensive malpractice coverage

• A full suite of health and wellness benefits

We are committed to ensuring our physicians have the resources they need to excel both professionally and personally.
Life in Des Moines
Greater Des Moines (DSM) is a community that invests in itself, that is powered by multi-national corporations and also supports small, locally owned businesses. DSM is a community committed to cultivating an inclusive, equitable environment for people of all background. Whether you’re looking for vibrant, urban living or a fresh start in the surrounding suburbs, Greater Des Moines has many communities to call home. Learn why Des Moines is one of the fastest-growing major metros in the nation and an amazing place to call home.
Join Us!
The successful candidate must be an MD/DO (or equivalent degree) who is board certified/eligible in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology. Contact Fedja Rochling, MD, frochling@unmc.edu with questions or apply directly online – https://unmc.peopleadmin.com/postings/98631
We invite J-1 and H-1B visa candidates to apply.
Required Qualifications The successful candidate must be an MD/DO (or equivalent degree) who is board certified/eligible
Supplemental Qualifications
Working Environment & Physical Requirements WORKING ENVIRONMENT The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office environment, Lab environment, Clinical environment
Other working environment Full extent of working environments TBD by patient care, academic and research activities.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT Bending, stooping, twisting Occasionally
Crawling Not Applicable
Driving Over 5 hours
Kneeling Not Applicable
Reaching Occasionally
Sitting Up to 2 hours
Standing Up to 2 hours
Squatting Occasionally
Walking Up to 2 hours
EXPOSURES Atmospheric No
Blood/body fluids Yes
Chemical hazards Yes
Working on or around moving machinery No
Electrical current No
Noise No
Changes of temperature/humidity Yes
Wear PPE Yes
Work with laboratory animals No
Radiation
Operating hand/power tools No
If you answered yes to any area above, please explain Full extent of exposures TBD by patient care, academic and research activities.
Hand/Wrists Fine Manipulation yes - both
Repetitive Motion yes - both
Grasping yes - both
If you selected any area above, please explain Full extent of hand/wrist involvement and repetitive motion TBD by patient care, academic and research activities. Keyboarding is required.
Addtional Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.
Applicant Documents Required Documents

• C.V.

Optional Documents