Transplant Surgery Physician Job with UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA

About the role

UPMC is recruiting a Heart & Lung Transplant Fellow to participate in advanced training across two high-volume services. The fellow will facilitate the Heart and Lung Transplant services with graded responsibility toward independence under the direction of the heart and lung division co-chiefs. The structure of the fellowship is rotation-based. In addition to surgical management, the fellow will serve as a teaching assistant for junior cardiothoracic fellows and residents, contributing to bedside teaching, case-based education, and structured didactics.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of heart and lung transplant inpatients, including pre, intra, and postoperative care, ICU rounding, and discharge planning.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with transplant cardiology, pulmonology, advanced heart and lung failure teams, ECMO/VAD services, infectious diseases, pharmacy, PT/OT, social work, and care management.
• Participate in organ offers/list management, selection conferences, operative planning, and OR participation for transplant and related procedures.
• Engage in quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives within the transplant programs.
• Participate in call as assigned.

Requirements

• Expertise in heart transplant surgery, with a commitment to excellence in patient care and surgical outcomes.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Dedication to advancing medical knowledge and contributing to the mission of improving community health.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, including continuing education and career advancement.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance, including wellness programs and PTO.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and resources to support your practice.

Schedule

Full-time