Surgical Director, Liver Transplant- Abdominal Transplant Surgery

Indiana University Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Health in Indianapolis is seeking a Surgical Director of Liver Transplant to join their esteemed transplant program. This full-time position involves leading program growth, overseeing clinical quality, and performing liver transplant procedures.

The ideal candidate will hold an MD/DO, complete an ASTS-accredited transplant fellowship, and possess broad experience in abdominal transplant surgery. The role includes teaching responsibilities and opportunities for research and scholarly activities.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible for medical licensure in Indiana.
• Strong experience in multidisciplinary collaboration in clinical contexts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Liver Transplant Program and oversee program growth.
• Perform the full spectrum of abdominal transplant procedures.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows.

Skills

Board‑eligible/board‑certified in Surgery

Experience in abdominal transplant surgery

Experience in living donor transplantation

Robotic transplant surgery skills

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Completion of an ASTS‑accredited transplant surgery fellowship

Job description

Job Summary

Indiana University School of Medicine’s Division of Abdominal Transplantation and Indiana University Health Medical Group is seeking a Surgical Director of Liver Transplant to join our nationally recognized abdominal transplant program. This is a full‑time academic appointment with clinical practice mainly based at IU Health University Hospital as the primary location. The role offers a competitive salary and academic rank commensurate with experience.

Position Highlights

• Lead the Liver Transplant Program, overseeing clinical quality, program growth, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Perform the full spectrum of abdominal transplant procedures, with emphasis on liver and intestine transplantation.
• Participate in organ procurement and complex hepatobiliary surgery.
• Shared call schedule with one week of call per month, plus distinct weeks/weekends off.
• Engage in teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows; research and scholarly activity expected as part of academic promotion.

Program Strengths

IU Health Transplant is one of the nation’s highest‑performing transplant centers, with national rankings including #5 in pancreas transplant volume, #6 in intestine transplant volume, #11 in liver transplant volume. The program is known for innovation in areas such as living donor liver transplantation, liver perfusion and normothermic regional perfusion (NRP).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and clinical leadership as Surgical Director of Liver Transplant.
• Perform liver transplant procedures.
• Experience and skill in living donor transplantation, intestine and multivisceral transplant and robotic transplant surgery would be of particular interest.
• Conduct inpatient rounds, outpatient clinic, and perioperative care.
• Participate in organ procurement.
• Collaborate with transplant hepatology, anesthesia, critical care, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Support program quality, regulatory compliance, and performance improvement.
• Teach and mentor trainees across the academic continuum.
• Contribute to research, publications, and academic advancement.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent, Board‑eligible/board‑certified in Surgery.
• Completion of an ASTS‑accredited transplant surgery fellowship (required).
• Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Indiana.
• Experience in abdominal transplant surgery.