Assistant Professor of Surgery at CUMC (Abdominal Organ Transplant Surgeon)

Columbia University; New York, Cary (NY, NC); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed academic institution is seeking a dedicated abdominal organ transplant surgeon to join their innovative team. This role involves not only performing complex surgeries but also engaging in vital research and educational initiatives. Candidates will have the opportunity to work with both adult and pediatric patients, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in organ transplantation. This position offers a collaborative environment where your expertise will directly impact patient outcomes and the future of transplant medicine. If you are passionate about surgery and education, this role is a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• MD degree required with completion of general surgery residency.
• Accredited fellowship in liver and kidney transplantation necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in abdominal organ transplant and hepatobiliary surgery.
• Participate in on-call coverage for transplant services.

Skills

Organ preservation

Immunology

Surgical oncology

Xenotransplantation

Robotic surgery

Normothermic regional perfusion

Education

MD degree

General surgery residency

Abdominal organ transplant fellowship

Job description

Job Description: Abdominal Organ Transplant Surgeon

The Department of Surgery at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is seeking applications for a clinical faculty position at the Assistant Professor level or above. We are looking for an academic abdominal organ transplant surgeon for the Liver/Intestine and/or Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Programs. Candidates should have research interests in areas such as organ preservation, immunology, outcomes, surgical oncology, xenotransplantation, robotic surgery, and normothermic regional perfusion. Applicants must be board eligible or certified and eligible for medical licensure in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited transplant surgical fellowship in both liver and kidney transplantation, with experience in pediatric liver, intestinal, and multivisceral transplantation.

Responsibilities:

1. Patient care involving abdominal organ transplant surgery, hepatolobiliary surgery, and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery.
2. Participate in on-call coverage for Adult and Pediatric Liver, Kidney, Pancreas, and Intestine Transplant services, including the Liver Transplant service at Weill Cornell/New York Presbyterian.
3. Contribute to the education of medical students, residents, and fellows.
4. Engage in program outreach, including CME programs within the community.
5. Assist with organ procurement as needed.
6. Participate in clinical and/or basic science research.
7. Contribute to compliance and quality care initiatives, including QAPI programs.
8. Additional clinical duties may be assigned based on program needs and the candidate's interests.

Additional responsibilities include participation in the academic and research missions of the University and Department of Surgery.

Qualifications:

• MD degree.
• Completion of general surgery residency and an accredited abdominal organ transplant fellowship in both liver and kidney transplantation.
• Experience in pediatric liver, intestinal, and multivisceral transplantation during fellowship.
• American Board of Surgery eligibility or certification.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran.

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary will be determined based on factors such as departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated range is an estimate of the potential compensation at the time of posting.