Heart Transplant Surgery NON-ACGME Fellowship

UPMC Southwestern PA; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Wellness programs and PTO

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pennsylvania seeks a Heart Transplant Surgeon for a full-time fellowship opportunity. This role involves managing heart and lung transplant inpatients, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and engaging in quality improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates should demonstrate expertise in heart transplant surgery and possess strong collaboration skills. The position offers a competitive compensation package, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment focused on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Dedication to advancing medical knowledge and community health.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of heart and lung transplant inpatients.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with various medical teams.
• Participate in organ offers/list management and operative planning.
• Engage in quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Participate in call as assigned.

Skills

Expertise in heart transplant surgery

Collaboration skills

Commitment to patient care

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’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.