Open Rank, Clinical Faculty - Surgery, Transplantation Surgery: Kidney/Pancreas
University of Miami Health System · Miami, FL · 4 mo ago
EducationFull-time
Qualifications
- Board Certified (or equivalent) in Surgery
- Completion of an accredited Transplant Surgery Fellowship
- Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in abdominal transplantation with a focus on kidney and kidney/pancreas transplantation
- Demonstrated experience in kidney living donor transplantation and program development
- Experience in robotic transplantation and ability to train faculty and trainees in robotic kidney transplantation techniques
- Current unrestricted Florida medical license
- Member in good standing of the hospital medical staff
- Demonstrated leadership experience within a transplant program
- Proven ability to establish and maintain effective interdisciplinary relationships
- Demonstrated commitment to mentorship, faculty development, and academic growth
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead organizational change
Responsibilities
- Direct involvement in all levels of transplant care including evaluation of transplant candidates, living and deceased donor selection, waitlist management, perioperative management, and long-term post-transplant care
- Develop and execute a strategic growth plan to increase kidney and kidney/pancreas transplant volumes, expand the kidney living donor program, enhance referral networks regionally and nationally, and strengthen robotic transplant capabilities
- Develop and implement transplant policies, protocols, and practice guidelines
- Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations including CMS and UNOS
- Participate in regulatory site visits and insurance reviews
- Oversee orientation and continuing education of transplant nursing staff and coordinators
- Strengthen inpatient service line and OR infrastructure
- Maintain strong collaboration with hospital administration and medical staff
- Partner with Business Development to grow referral networks and community engagement