Lung Transplant Surgery NON-ACGME Fellowship

UPMC Presbyterian; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Career advancement

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian in Pennsylvania invites a Heart & Lung Transplant Fellow to participate in advanced training across two high-volume services, with graded responsibility toward independence under the division co-chiefs.

The rotation-based fellowship includes teaching junior cardiothoracic fellows and residents, bedside teaching, case-based education, and structured didactics, while leading day-to-day transplant inpatient care and actively participating in organ offers and quality improvement

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.

Job description

Lung Transplant Fellowship Opportunity in Pennsylvania

Job at a Glance:

• Location: Pennsylvania
• Role: Lung 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.