Lung Transplant Program Manager

Piedmont-Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the Lung Transplant Program. The role partners with transplant physicians, surgeons, nursing, operations, quality, and executive leadership to advance workflows and patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have nursing leadership experience, familiarity with CMS/OPTN/UNOS requirements, and a track record of quality improvement in transplant services.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Nursing required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience in healthcare leadership.
• Transplant-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides operational leadership for one or more solid organ transplant programs.
• Partners with physicians, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure regulations and patient outcomes.
• Drives regulatory readiness, quality improvement, and financial performance of the program.
• Applies CMS, OPTN/UNOS, SRTR metrics, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to improve operations.

Skills

CMS/OPTN/UNOS policies

SRTR metrics

Lean/Six Sigma

Data analytics

Operational leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree

Job description

Overview

Join an exciting opportunity to help shape and advance a Lung Transplant Program!!!!!

This leader will partner closely with transplant physicians, surgeons, nursing, operations, quality, and executive leadership to develop efficient workflows, promote exceptional patient outcomes, and ensure ongoing regulatory and accreditation readiness

Responsibilities

Provides operational leadership for one or more solid organ transplant programs and serves as a key partner to transplant physicians, administrators, and multidisciplinary clinical teams. Under the direction of the Director of the Transplant Program, this position is responsible for the daily management of program operations, regulatory readiness, quality improvement, financial performance, staffing coordination, and strategic initiatives that support growth and excellence in transplant services. The Program Manager ensures compliance with all requirements established by CMS, OPTN/UNOS, and applicable accrediting bodies while driving operational efficiency, patient access, and exceptional patient outcomes. Demonstrates knowledge of CMS Conditions of Participation, OPTN/UNOS policies, SRTR metrics, performance improvement methodologies, Lean or Six Sigma principles, and data analytics and dashboards.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Required and
• Master's Degree Preferred

Work Experience

• 5 years experience in an appropriate healthcare/hospital leadership position Required
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams Preferred
• Two or more years of experience with transplant Preferred
• Managerial and financial experience within a hospital setting Preferred
• Transplant Coordinator experience Preferred
• Experience working with both outpatient and inpatient hospital settings Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - Georgia State Licensure and/or NLC/eNCL Multistate Licensure Required

Business Unit : Company Name

Piedmont Atlanta Hospital