Transplant Surgeon - Locum Tenens

Aura Health; Dillwyn (VA); On-site; USD 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health seeks an experienced transplant surgeon to lead kidney transplant procedures in inpatient and operating room settings. The role focuses on adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients, including living donor surgeries, with seamless post-operative recovery and outpatient follow-up.

You will provide day and 24-hour on-call coverage, work onsite in a comprehensive transplant program, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Board-certified transplant surgeon with kidney transplant experience.
• Experience managing post-operative care for adult, geriatric and pediatric patients.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospital environment and coordinate with a transplant team.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient and OR coverage for kidney transplant surgeries.
• Manage living donor surgeries and post-operative follow-up.
• Participate in a 24-hour call schedule, including on-call and hospital hours.
• Ensure continuity of care with clinical support services.

Skills

Board Certified

Kidney Transplant

Post-operative Care

Complex Case Handling

Job description

This role is for a transplant surgeon specializing in inpatient and operating room settings, with responsibilities including kidney transplant surgeries for adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients. The surgeon will handle complex transplant cases, perform living donor surgeries, and manage post-operative recovery and outpatient follow‑up.

Key Duties

• Provide inpatient and OR coverage with a focus on adult and older patients
• Manage living donor surgeries and post-operative care
• Participate in a 24-hour call schedule, including on‑call and hospital hours
• Ensure continuity of care with comprehensive clinical support services

Qualifications And Skills

• Board certification required
• Experience in kidney transplant surgery and post-operative management
• Ability to handle complex transplant cases and work in a fast‑paced hospital environment

Key details: The position involves day and 24-hour shifts, primarily on-site, with a focus on inpatient care and operating room procedures. The role offers a comprehensive clinical setting supporting a transplant program, emphasizing patient care, surgical expertise, and team collaboration.