Cardio-Thoracic Surgery - Physician

UPMC Presbyterian - UPMC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a Heart Transplant Surgeon fellow to participate in advanced training across two high-volume services in Pennsylvania. The fellowship offers graded independence under the division co-chiefs and a rotation-based schedule, combining hands-on surgical management with bedside teaching for junior fellows and residents.

You will lead inpatient heart and lung transplant care, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and engage in organ offers, planning, and OR participation

Qualifications

• Fellowship-level training in heart and/or lung transplantation preferred.
• Experience collaborating with cardiology, pulmonology, and critical care teams is desirable.
• Commitment to teaching and developing junior trainees.

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, ECMO/VAD, 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 on-call duties as assigned.

Skills

Heart transplant experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Fellowship trained in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Job description

Heart Transplant Fellowship Opportunity in Pennsylvania

Job at a Glance:

• Location: Pennsylvania
• Role: Heart Transplant Surgeon
• Schedule: Full-time

UPMC is recruiting a Heart & Lung Transplant Fellow to participate in advanced training across two highvolume 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, casebased education, and structured didactics.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daytoday 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.

What Can You Bring to UPMC?

• 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.

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• 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.

UPMC’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

- UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. UPMC is committed to advancing diversity through programs that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other initiatives to support a diverse workforce.