Heart Transplant Surgery NON-ACGME Fellowship

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Continuing education

Work‑life balance

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a Heart & Lung Transplant Fellow to participate in advanced training across two high‑volume services in Pennsylvania. The fellowship is rotation‑based, with graded responsibility toward independence under the division co‑chiefs, including surgical management and bedside teaching for junior cardiothoracic fellows and residents.

You will lead day‑to‑day transplant inpatient care, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and participate in organ offers, conferences, and OR planning.

Qualifications

• Experience in heart transplant care and teaching.
• Ability to collaborate across cardiology, pulmonology, and subspecialty teams.
• Commitment to resident and fellow education.

Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day management of heart and lung transplant inpatients, including pre‑, intra‑, and postoperative care.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with transplant cardiology, pulmonology, ECMO/VAD teams, 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 procedures.
• Engage in quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives within the transplant programs.
• Participate in call as assigned.

Skills

Heart transplant

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Teaching/education

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 high‑volume 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, case‑based education, and structured didactics.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day management of heart and lung transplant inpatients, including pre‑, intra‑, and post‑operative 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 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.