Medical Director, Lung Transplant Program

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational and healthcare institution in Philadelphia seeks an experienced Medical Director for the Lung Transplant Program. The candidate will have clinical and teaching responsibilities and must hold an MD or MD/PhD, alongside board certification in relevant fields. Strong leadership and commitment to patient-centered care are essential. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree.
• Board certification is required in Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care.
• Experience in transplant pulmonology and leadership roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities for pulmonary and critical care fellows, house staff, and medical students.
• Consultation, evaluation, and management of lung transplant candidates and recipients.
• Drive strategic growth, ensure clinical excellence, lead quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership skills

Patient-centered care

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD or MD/PhD degree

Board certification in Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care

Job description

Overview

Medical Director, Lung Transplant Program

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Jul 08, 2025

Deadline: Jul 08, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Position and Institution

The Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care in the Department of Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate or Full Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Applicants must have an M.D or M.D./Ph.D. degree. Board certification is required in Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care. Rank will be commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Teaching responsibilities may include pulmonary and critical care fellows, house staff and medical students. The academic clinician track requires 100 credits per year and active and high-quality teaching.
• Clinical responsibilities may include consultation, evaluation, and management of outpatient and inpatient lung transplant candidates and recipients within the health system on a growing lung transplant service.
• The selected candidate will have experience working with advanced practice providers and trainees.
• The selected candidate will drive strategic growth, ensure clinical excellence, lead quality improvement, and support innovative research and education initiatives.
• The ideal candidate will be an experienced transplant pulmonologist with strong leadership skills committed to patient-centered care and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• MD or MD/PhD degree.
• Board certification in Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care.
• Experience in transplant pulmonology and leadership roles is preferred.

Application Instructions

To apply, visit the application site: https://apply.interfolio.com/169398

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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