Lung Transplant Surgical Director

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking an accomplished and visionary Lung Transplant Surgical Director to lead and expand our lung transplant service with the goal of achieving high-volume center status. This role blends clinical excellence, surgical leadership, and strategic program development to drive exceptional patient outcomes and support the continued growth of a high-performing transplant program.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical leadership for the lung transplant program
• Perform lung transplant surgeries and related thoracic procedures
• Develop and implement program strategies to enhance quality, outcomes, and volume
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., UNOS, CMS)
• Mentor and supervise surgical staff, fellows, and residents
• Participate in research initiatives, clinical trials, and academic publications
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on strategic planning and program growth

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in medicine with board certification in Thoracic Surgery
• Fellowship training in cardiothoracic or thoracic transplant surgery preferred
• Significant experience in lung transplantation with a strong surgical track record
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a transplant program or surgical department
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Texas

Preferred Attributes

• Experience building or expanding transplant programs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a complex clinical environment

Pay

Competitive salary with performance incentives

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement)
• CME allowance and academic support
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

About the Organization

Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit health system in Texas, providing accessible, high-quality care through an integrated network that includes the Health Plan, Research Institute, Quality Alliance, and the MyBSWHealth digital platform. With 51 hospitals and more than 1,200 access points—including major academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Temple—we deliver comprehensive care from primary services to nationally recognized specialty care. Founded over a century ago as a Christian ministry of healing, we now serve more than three million Texans each year.