Lung Transplant Surgeon — Academic Leader & Innovator

Emory Physician Group Practices; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The Emory Lung Transplant Program within Emory University School of Medicine invites applications for a Lung Transplant Surgeon. The successful candidate will join a growing academic program and participate in clinical care, education, and scholarly activity.

The role emphasizes teamwork across thoracic surgery, pulmonary medicine, critical care, and transplant coordination. Applicants should be board-certified/board-eligible in Thoracic Surgery, eligible for GA licensure, and have training in

Qualifications

• Be board-certified or board-eligible in Thoracic Surgery by ABTS and eligible for GA licensure.
• Completed an accredited cardiothoracic surgery residency with emphasis on lung transplantation.
• Demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, technical skills, and patient-centered care.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Active interest in academic surgery through research, education and scholarly activity.
• Experience in adult lung transplantation and donor procurement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of adult lung transplantation.
• Manage lung transplant patients in inpatient and outpatient settings at Emory University Hospital.
• Engage in donor procurement and organ recovery activities as needed.
• Share call responsibilities for lung transplantation.
• Collaborate with Surgical/Medical Directors to grow the program.
• Work with pulmonary medicine, critical care, anesthesia, infectious disease, perfusion, and transplant team.
• Contribute to quality, outcomes and cost-effectiveness initiatives.
• Support outreach to referring providers and national program visibility.
• Assist in development/implementation of new lung transplantation products and programs.
• Support evaluation of clinical practices and program services.

Education

Board-certified/board-eligible in Thoracic Surgery (ABTS)

Unrestricted medical licensure in Georgia

Accredited cardiothoracic surgery residency

Advanced training/experience in lung transplantation

Excellence in clinical judgment and technical skills

Interpersonal skills and multidisciplinary teamwork

Interest in academic surgery, research and education

Job description

The Emory Lung Transplant Program within Emory University School of Medicine invites applications for a Lung Transplant Surgeon. The successful candidate will join a growing academic program and participate in clinical care, education, and scholarly activity.

The role emphasizes teamwork across thoracic surgery, pulmonary medicine, critical care, and transplant coordination. Applicants should be board-certified/board-eligible in Thoracic Surgery, eligible for GA licensure, and have training in