Lung Transplant Surgery Director - Lead Program & Innovation

Agupdate; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

MCV Physicians seeks a Surgical Director for Lung Transplant Surgery in Richmond to lead the cardiothoracic program within the School of Medicine. The role focuses on advancing patient care, education, and research across VCU and affiliated centers.

The ideal candidate is a nationally recognized master surgeon with lung transplantation expertise, board certification in thoracic surgery, and Virginia licensure, ready to mentor residents and drive program growth.

Qualifications

• Board-certified thoracic surgeon with strong interpersonal skills.
• Licensed to practice medicine in Virginia.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams in a complex academic medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach CT surgery residents and medical students, mentor fellows.
• Lead clinical research and pursue extramural funding.
• Serve on departmental and university committees; may work across VCU/VA Medical Centers.
• Lead administrative aspects of the lung transplant program.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Conflict management

Mentoring residents

Education

Board Certification in Thoracic Surgery

Virginia medical license

Job description

MCV Physicians seeks a Surgical Director for Lung Transplant Surgery in Richmond to lead the cardiothoracic program within the School of Medicine. The role focuses on advancing patient care, education, and research across VCU and affiliated centers.

The ideal candidate is a nationally recognized master surgeon with lung transplantation expertise, board certification in thoracic surgery, and Virginia licensure, ready to mentor residents and drive program growth.