Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Surgical Director

About the role

The Montefiore Einstein Transplant Center is seeking an accomplished surgical leader to serve as Director of its large, academic Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program in New York.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kidney and pancreas transplant program, ensuring high-quality outcomes and adherence to best practices.
• Manage the transplant and non-transplant operations, including living donor nephrectomy and general surgery in dialysis patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support the comprehensive solid organ transplant programs, including liver, kidney, heart, lung, and living donor liver and kidney programs.
• Oversee the integration of the transplant program into the broader healthcare system, including the inpatient transplant unit and accredited ASTS transplant fellowship.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance organ utilization and improve patient outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements.

Requirements

• Proven record of academic achievement.
• Minimum of five years of post-fellowship experience in kidney and pancreas transplantation.
• Expertise in living donor nephrectomy and pancreas transplantation.
• An assertive and innovative approach to organ utilization.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board certification in surgery or related field.
• Experience in academic medicine and teaching.
• Strong leadership and operational acumen.

Skills

• Exceptional technical expertise in kidney and pancreas transplantation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of transplant regulations and accreditation standards.

Benefits

• Salary range: $450k to $700k based on academic rank and experience.
• Excellent benefits package including LTD, STD, paid malpractice, health, dental, vision, CME.

Pay

Salary range: $450k to $700k based on academic rank and experience.

Schedule

Scheduled Hours: 8 AM-5:30 PM

Scheduled Daily Hours: 8.5 HOURS