Cardiothoracic Transplant Surgeon - LVAD & Heart Tx Expert

AOIA; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Generous paid time off

CME allowance

Job summary

Baptist Health Medical Group in Miami seeks a Cardiothoracic Transplant Surgeon to join the Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. The role focuses on adult heart transplantation, LVAD management, and complex cardiothoracic procedures within a collaborative, high-volume program.

Qualified candidates are board-certified/eligible in cardiothoracic surgery with LVAD experience, hold an unrestricted medical license, and can participate in donor procurement and multidisciplinary care.

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited institution and an active/unrestricted medical license or eligibility.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in cardiothoracic surgery with LVAD experience.
• Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in the relevant state.
• DEA registration and controlled-substance certification as required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications; UNOS certification/eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with end-stage heart failure referred for heart transplantation.
• Perform adult heart transplantation procedures and LVAD-related operations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary heart failure/transplant teams.
• Provide perioperative and postoperative management for transplant patients.
• Participate in donor organ procurement and allocation activities.
• Work with cardiologists, transplant coordinators, and anesthesiologists in patient care.
• Cover rotational call and contribute to program quality and outcomes.

Skills

Cardiothoracic surgery

LVAD implantation

Transplant expertise

Perioperative management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD/DO from an accredited institution

Active and unobstructed medical license (or eligibility)

DEA registration

BLS & ACLS certifications

Job description

Baptist Health Medical Group in Miami seeks a Cardiothoracic Transplant Surgeon to join the Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute. The role focuses on adult heart transplantation, LVAD management, and complex cardiothoracic procedures within a collaborative, high-volume program.

Qualified candidates are board-certified/eligible in cardiothoracic surgery with LVAD experience, hold an unrestricted medical license, and can participate in donor procurement and multidisciplinary care.