Heart Transplant Surgery NON-ACGME Fellowship

UPMC Southwestern PA; St. Clair (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Professional development

Work-life balance with PTO

Cutting-edge technology and resources

Job summary

UPMC is recruiting a Heart & Lung Transplant Fellow to participate in advanced training across two high-volume services. The fellow will support the Heart and Lung Transplant programs with graded responsibility toward independence under the division co-chiefs, in a rotation-based fellowship.

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

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, 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.

Job description

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.