Director, Kidney Transplant Program & Robotic Surgery

Kidney; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 159,000 - 986,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation expense reimbursement

Paid time off

Malpractice tail coverage

CMEDays and Allowance

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Loyola Medicine in Chicago seeks a transplant surgeon to serve as Surgical Director of the Kidney Transplant Program in the Department of Surgery. The candidate will lead clinical care, education, and scholarly activity in kidney transplantation.

The program includes living and deceased donor kidney transplants, robotic kidney transplantation, pancreas transplant, and collaboration with VA kidney transplant services. Leadership experience and readiness for CMS/OPTN/UNOS reviews are required.

Qualifications

• Completed ASTS-approved fellowship or equivalent training.
• Board eligible or Board certified by the American Board of Surgery.
• Eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois at time of hire.
• Meet UNOS/OPTN primary surgeon qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for all surgical aspects of kidney transplantation.
• Support strategic planning, faculty mentorship, and clinical excellence.
• Ensure readiness for CMS, OPTN, and UNOS review and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical excellence

Education

Academic research

Strategic planning

Education

ASTS-approved fellowship or equivalent training

Board eligible or Board certified

Illinois licensure eligibility

Job description

Loyola Medicine in Chicago seeks a transplant surgeon to serve as Surgical Director of the Kidney Transplant Program in the Department of Surgery. The candidate will lead clinical care, education, and scholarly activity in kidney transplantation.

The program includes living and deceased donor kidney transplants, robotic kidney transplantation, pancreas transplant, and collaboration with VA kidney transplant services. Leadership experience and readiness for CMS/OPTN/UNOS reviews are required.