Assistant, Associate, Professor of Surgery

Indiana University; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University School of Medicine’s Division of Abdominal Transplantation seeks a Surgical Director of Liver Transplant to lead the Liver Transplant Program, oversee clinical quality, program growth, and multidisciplinary collaboration. This full-time academic appointment combines leadership, patient care, and scholarly activity.

The incoming leader will perform liver and related abdominal transplant procedures, participate in organ procurement, teach medical students and residents, and

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent and board eligibility or certification in surgery.
• Completion of ASTS-accredited transplant fellowship.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Indiana.
• Experience in abdominal transplant surgery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Liver Transplant Program with a focus on clinical quality and growth.
• Perform liver and related abdominal transplant procedures.
• Engage in organ procurement activities.
• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows; support scholarly activity.
• Collaborate with hepatology, anesthesia, critical care, and other teams.
• Contribute to research, publications, and academic advancement.

Skills

Leadership

Transplant surgery

Clinical excellence

Program development

Teaching/education

Research

Collaboration

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Board-certified in Surgery

ASTS transplant fellowship

Indiana medical licensure eligibility

Abdominal transplant experience

Job description

Title Assistant, Associate, Professor of Surgery Specific Title Surgical Director of Liver Transplant Appointment Type Open Department IUSM - Surgery - Transplant Campus IU School of Medicine Indianapolis Position Summary

Position Summary

Open Track – Assistant, Associate, Professor of Surgery

Indiana University School of Medicine’s Division of Abdominal Transplantation and Indiana University Health Medical Group is seeking a Surgical Director of Liver Transplant to join our nationally recognized abdominal transplant program. This is a full-time academic appointment with clinical practice mainly based at IU Health University Hospital as the primary location. As part of the Indiana University School of Medicine Division of Abdominal Transplantation and Indiana University Health Medical Group, you will receive a competitive salary and commensurate academic rank based on your experience. IU Health Transplant is one of the nation’s highest-performing transplant centers, with national rankings including: #5 in pancreas transplant volume, #6 in intestine transplant volume, #11 in liver transplant volume. The program is known for innovation in areas such as living donor liver transplantation, liver perfusion and normothermic regional perfusion (NRP).

This leadership role is ideal for an abdominal transplant surgeon with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, program development, and academic advancement. The incoming Surgical Director will join a collaborative team of 8 transplant surgeons, 6 advanced practice providers, and 5 dedicated support staff. They will:

• Lead the Liver Transplant Program, overseeing clinical quality, program growth, and multidisciplinary collaboration
• Perform the full spectrum of abdominal transplant procedures, with emphasis on liver and intestine transplantation
• Participate in organ procurement and complex hepatobiliary surgery
• Shared call schedule with one week of call per month, plus distinct weeks/weekends off
• Engage in teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows; research and scholarly activity expected as part of academic promotion

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and clinical leadership as Surgical Director of Liver Transplant
• Perform liver transplant procedures
• Experience and skill in living donor transplantation, intestine and multivisceral transplant and robotic transplant surgery would be of particular interest
• Conduct inpatient rounds, outpatient clinic, and perioperative care
• Participate in organ procurement
• Collaborate with transplant hepatology, anesthesia, critical care, and multidisciplinary teams
• Support program quality, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement
• Teach and mentor trainees across the academic continuum
• Contribute to research, publications, and academic advancement

Department of Surgery

The IUSM Department of Surgery is committed to the education and development of excellent surgical clinicians, incorporating the skills, knowledge, and competencies essential for providing a high standard of care to residents across the state of Indiana and beyond. Faculty educators in the Department of Surgery strive to advance surgical scientists and their research and aim to instill the leadership qualities that will empower graduates to excel in all practice settings.

Indiana University School of Medicine

IU School of Medicine is committed to being a welcoming campus community and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty. We invite individuals who will join us in our mission to improve health equity and well-being for all throughout the state of Indiana.

IU Health

IU Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive healthcare system (ranked No. 1 in the state by U.S. News & World Report). Our unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, one of the nation’s leading medical schools, provides physicians opportunities in breakthrough research and high-quality patient care. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, with dozens of facilities statewide, IU Health is a regional leader in providing the right healthcare when and where it is needed.

Indianapolis

Indianapolis is the capital and most populous city in the State of Indiana. It is growing economically thanks to a strong corporate base anchored by the life sciences. Indiana is home to one of the largest concentration of health sciences companies in the nation. Indianapolis has a sophisticated blend of charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure. The growing residential base is supported by rich amenities and quality of life – the city possesses a variety of professional sports, arts venues, and outdoor recreation areas. Residents of this dynamic city, and surrounding suburbs, enjoy leading educational systems and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population. Indianapolis International Airport is a top-ranked international airport, being named “Best Airport in North America” by Airports Council International for many years.

Basic Qualifications

MD/DO or equivalent, Board-eligible/board-certified in Surgery; Completion of an ASTS-accredited transplant surgery fellowship (required); Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Indiana; Experience in abdominal transplant surgery.

Department Contact for Questions

Shelly Moore, HRBP

Department of Surgery

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