Surgery – Surgical Director, Kidney Transplant Program

Ambu; Maywood (IL); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 986,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Relocation assistance

Malpractice tail coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Loyola Medicine seeks an exceptional transplant surgeon to serve as Surgical Director of the Kidney Transplant Program in the Department of Surgery. The ideal candidate is a recognized leader with achievements in clinical care, education, and academic scholarship in kidney transplantation.

The Kidney Transplant Program includes living and deceased donor transplantation, robotic kidney work, pancreas transplant, and VA collaboration.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an ASTS-approved fellowship or equivalent training.
• Board-eligible or board-certified by the American Board of Surgery.
• Eligible for licensure in Illinois at time of hire.
• Meet UNOS/OPTN primary surgeon qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for all surgical aspects of kidney transplantation.
• Oversee clinical operations, education, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with department leadership on strategic planning and faculty mentorship.
• Ensure CMS, OPTN, and UNOS readiness and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Academic scholarship

Clinical excellence

Education

ASTS-approved fellowship

Board eligible or Board certified

Illinois licensure eligibility

UNOS/OPTN primary surgeon qualifications

Job description

Loyola Medicine and Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine seek an exceptional transplant surgeon to serve as Surgical Director of the Kidney Transplant Program in the Department of Surgery. The ideal candidate will be a recognized leader with demonstrated accomplishments in clinical care, education, and academic scholarship in kidney transplantation.

The Kidney Transplant Program is a core component of Loyolas abdominal transplant services and includes living and deceased donor kidney transplantation, robotic kidney transplantation, pancreas transplant and participation in the National Kidney Registry. The program also includes collaboration with an affiliated VA kidney transplant program providing living donor services for veteran patients. The selected candidate will be committed to the continued growth, quality, and innovation of the kidney transplant program. Prior experience in leadership preferred.

The Surgical Director provides leadership, direction, and oversight for all surgical aspects of kidney transplantation, including clinical operations, education, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. Working closely with departmental and service line leadership, the Director supports strategic planning, faculty mentorship, clinical excellence, and readiness for CMS, OPTN, and UNOS review.

Candidates must have completed an ASTS?approved fellowship or equivalent training, be Board eligible or Board certified by the American Board of Surgery and be eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois at the time of hire. They should also meet the criteria for UNOS/OPTN primary surgeon qualifications. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

This opportunity offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Competitive starting compensation between $159,000 - $985,945
• Salary Based On Academic Rank and Experience
• Excellent Benefits: Trinity Health Benefits Summary
• Paid Time Off Days
• Paid malpractice, including post-employment tail coverage
• Relocation Expense Reimbursement (in accordance withIRSguidelines)
• CMEDays and Allowance
• Additional Benefits fromLUCor VA (if applicable)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.