Manager Transplant Program Heart, Kidney, Liver - H&V-Heart

Job Summary

If you're a healthcare leader with transplant experience and a track record of driving outcomes, this role could be a great fit. The Manager, Transplant Program at Penn State Health and Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center leads a high-performing team within a solid organ transplant program recognized for exceptional 3-year heart transplant outcomes.

Why this role stands out

Lead a transplant team of 7 direct reports in a collaborative, patient-centered environment. Oversight of clinical operations across the transplant continuum (pre-transplant, transplant, post-transplant). Partner closely with a supportive Director of Transplant Services on strategic growth, quality, and program expansion. Work within an academic transplant center with access to multidisciplinary expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day clinical operations of the transplant program
• Drive transplant quality metrics, outcomes, and regulatory compliance (UNOS, CMS)
• Lead process improvement, patient safety, and performance initiatives
• Collaborate with transplant surgeons, hepatology/nephrology/cardiology teams, coordinators, and multidisciplinary partners
• Support program growth, patient access, and transplant volume optimization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an appropriate allied health or hospital leadership position required
• Preferred Qualifications: Masters degree in a healthcare related field, one (1) or more years of experience with transplant and/or cardiovascular services, managerial and financial experience within a hospital setting, demonstrated ability to understand, interpret and produce financial plans and reports

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period
• Total Rewards Program including Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection
• Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program
• Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling

About the organization

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton)
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling

Union Information

Non Bargained

Application Instructions

For more information or to apply, contact Denisse M. Rosado at drosado1@pennstatehealth.psu.edu. No application instructions provided.