Transplant Surgeon

American Society of Transplant Surgeons; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC invites applications for a Transplant Surgeon within the Department of Surgery, Division of Abdominal Transplant. The role is embedded in the surgical faculty and supports clinical, academic, and research missions at Carolinas Medical Center–Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

The surgeon will focus on abdominal organ procurement, donor coordination, and participation in advanced organ preservation techniques, with teaching responsibilities across residents

Qualifications

• MD/DO with eligibility for North Carolina licensure.
• Board certification or eligibility in General Surgery; abdominal transplant fellowship.
• Minimum 3 years of abdominal procurement experience and/or multiorgan abdominal transplant experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in ex‑vivo organ perfusion and advanced organ preservation technologies.
• Ability to meet ACIN, CMS, and ASTS criteria for procurement surgeons.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility for abdominal organ procurement (kidney, liver, pancreas).
• Participate in donor selection, management, and coordination with OPO partners.
• Active involvement in normothermic perfusion (NMP) and abdominal NRP.
• On‑call organ recovery requiring ground and air travel.
• Teaching and mentorship of residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Academic opportunities aligned with Wake Forest University School of Medicine faculty track.

Skills

Abdominal transplant procurement

Multiorgan transplantation

Ex‑vivo perfusion

Teamwork

Communication

Education

MD/DO

Board certification in General Surgery

Abdominal transplant fellowship

Tools

Normothermic machine perfusion (NMP)

Abdominal normothermic regional perfusion (A‑NRP)

Job description

Join Atrium Health as a Transplant Surgeon in Charlotte, NC—part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.

At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.

The Department of Surgery, Division of Abdominal Transplant at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center – Wake Forest University School of Medicine is seeking a facultyAbdominal Transplant Procurement Surgeonto join our expanding abdominal transplant program. The surgeon will be embedded within the Division of Abdominal Transplant and fully engaged in our clinical, academic, and research missions.

Highlights

• Primary responsibility forabdominal organ procurement(kidney, liver, pancreas) from DBD and DCD donors
• Participation in donor selection, management, and coordination with OPO partners
• Active involvement innormothermic machine perfusion (NMP)andabdominal normothermic regional perfusion (A‑NRP)
• On‑call organ recovery requiring ground and air travel
• Teaching and mentorship of residents, fellows, and medical students
• Academic opportunities aligned with the Wake Forest University School of Medicine faculty track

Training and/or Experience Required

• MD/DO with eligibility for North Carolina licensure
• Board certification/eligibility in General Surgery; completion of an abdominal transplant fellowship
• Minimum 3 years of abdominal procurement experienceand/ormultiorgan abdominal transplant experience
• Demonstrated expertise inex‑vivo organ perfusionand advanced organ preservation technologies
• Ability to meet ACIN, CMS, and ASTS criteria for procurement surgeons
• Strong communication and teamwork skills