Lung Transplant Surgery NON-ACGME Fellowship

UPMC Southwestern PA; Sharpsburg (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Southwestern PA in Pennsylvania invites applications for a Lung Transplant Fellowship opportunity. This fellowship provides advanced training across heart and lung transplant services with graded independence under the division co-chiefs, including bedside teaching and case-based education.

The rotation-based program emphasizes surgical management and teaching responsibilities for junior fellows and residents, with daily rounds, multidisciplinary collaboration, and participation in organ

Qualifications

• Expertise in heart transplantation and related cardiothoracic procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior fellows and residents.
• Commitment to advancing transplant medicine and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of heart and lung transplant inpatients, including pre-, intra-, and post-operative care.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with transplant cardiology, pulmonology, ECMO/VAD, infectious diseases, pharmacy, and rehab services.
• Participate in organ offers, selection conferences, planning, and OR participation for transplant procedures.
• Engage in quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives within transplant programs.
• Participate in on-call coverage as assigned.

Skills

Heart transplant surgery

Teaching & mentorship

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.

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