Lung Transplant Surgical Director

Baylor Scott & White Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 450,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

CME allowance and academic support

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health in Dallas is seeking an accomplished Lung Transplant Surgical Director to lead and expand our lung transplant service. The role blends clinical excellence, surgical leadership, and strategic program development to drive exceptional patient outcomes and growth of a high-performing transplant program.

The ideal candidate will provide surgical leadership, perform transplants, mentor fellows, and collaborate with hospital leadership on quality, volume, and compliance with

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent with board certification in Thoracic Surgery.
• Fellowship in cardiothoracic or thoracic transplant surgery preferred.
• Extensive lung transplant experience with a strong surgical record.
• Leadership experience in a transplant program or surgical department.
• Eligible for medical licensure in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical leadership for the lung transplant program.
• Perform lung transplant surgeries and related thoracic procedures.
• Develop program strategies to enhance quality, outcomes and volume.
• Ensure compliance with UNOS, CMS and other regulatory standards.
• Mentor and supervise surgical staff, fellows and residents.
• Participate in research initiatives, clinical trials and publications.
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on strategic program growth.

Skills

Leadership experience

Surgical leadership

Interpersonal communication

Education

Doctorate Degree in medicine

Job description

Baylor Scott & White – Dallas:

Is seeking an accomplished and visionary Lung Transplant Surgical Director to lead and expand our lung transplant service with the goal of achieving high-volume center status. This role blends clinical excellence, surgical leadership, and strategic program development to drive exceptional patient outcomes and support the continued growth of a high-performing transplant program.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide surgical leadership for the lung transplant program
• Perform lung transplant surgeries and related thoracic procedures
• Develop and implement program strategies to enhance quality, outcomes, and volume
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., UNOS, CMS)
• Mentor and supervise surgical staff, fellows, and residents
• Participate in research initiatives, clinical trials, and academic publications
• Collaborate with hospital leadership on strategic planning and program growth

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in medicine with board certification in Thoracic Surgery
• Fellowship training in cardiothoracic or thoracic transplant surgery preferred
• Significant experience in lung transplantation with a strong surgical track record
• Demonstrated leadership experience in a transplant program or surgical department
• Eligibility for medical licensure in Texas.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience building or expanding transplant programs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a complex clinical environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement)
• CME allowance and academic support
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

About The Organization

Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit health system in Texas, providing accessible, high-quality care through an integrated network that includes the Health Plan, Research Institute, Quality Alliance, and the MyBSWHealth digital platform. With 51 hospitals and more than 1,200 access points—including major academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Temple—we deliver comprehensive care from primary services to nationally recognized specialty care. Founded over a century ago as a Christian ministry of healing, we now serve more than three million Texans each year.

Join us in advancing life-saving lung transplant care and shaping the future of thoracic surgery.