Thoracic & Lung Transplant Surgeon — Assistant Professor

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 345,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD seeks an assistant professor to lead thoracic and lung transplant care, combine clinical service with teaching and translational research, and advance quality and outcomes within the Division of Thoracic Surgery.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, mentorship of trainees, and active involvement in multidisciplinary teams and program growth.

Responsibilities

• Devote at least 10% of time to formal and informal instruction of medical students and post-graduate trainees in Surgery.
• Mentor fellows, students, residents, and faculty; participate in resident teaching and education; attend division conferences; participate in national organizations; continue scholarly output.
• Clinical service commensurate with skills in thoracic and lung transplant surgery at 90% effort.
• Provide clinical services focused on thoracic and lung transplant surgery; participate in quality improvement, outreach, education and professional activities.
• Provide clinical services primarily at Johns Hopkins Hospital; may work at other locations as needed.
• Be a thoracic and lung transplant surgeon who oversees evaluation of lung transplant candidates and quality assurance in lung transplant.
• Be a consistent presence in thoracic and lung transplant care; serve as a point person for the multidisciplinary team.
• Assist in increasing capacity in the evaluation process, waitlist placement, and living donor transplant utilization.
• Perform transplants, donor procurement operations, and general surgery on transplant patients.
• Foster compassionate communication with patients and families and ensure excellent patient experience.
• Involve in education and training of general surgery residents and fellows; provide teaching inside and outside the operating room.
• Contribute to translational clinical research; focus on quality improvement and assurance in thoracic and lung transplant.

Job description

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD seeks an assistant professor to lead thoracic and lung transplant care, combine clinical service with teaching and translational research, and advance quality and outcomes within the Division of Thoracic Surgery.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, mentorship of trainees, and active involvement in multidisciplinary teams and program growth.