Abdominal Transplant Surgeon – VA with Flexible Schedule

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total rewards package

Paid time off

Federal benefits

Job summary

Pittsburgh VA Medical Center, part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks an Abdominal Transplant Surgeon to lead complex organ transplants, pre- and post-transplant care, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The role emphasizes donor evaluation, advanced surgical techniques, and excellence in patient care. Responsibilities include performing kidney and liver transplant procedures, coordinating with organ procurement organizations, and contributing to transplant quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in spoken and written English is required.
• Board certification is required to qualify for the position.
• Licensure to practice medicine or surgery in the United States is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential organ recipients and donors for transplantation eligibility.
• Perform complex organ transplant surgeries (kidney, liver, liver-kidney) and related hepatobiliary procedures.
• Provide pre- and post-transplant care and participate in transplant quality initiatives.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and organ procurement organizations to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

MD/DO degree

US medical license

Residency training in core specialty

Job description

Pittsburgh VA Medical Center, part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks an Abdominal Transplant Surgeon to lead complex organ transplants, pre- and post-transplant care, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The role emphasizes donor evaluation, advanced surgical techniques, and excellence in patient care. Responsibilities include performing kidney and liver transplant procedures, coordinating with organ procurement organizations, and contributing to transplant quality initiatives.