UMMG Staff Physician - Surgery, Transplant (General)

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Transplant Procurement and Perfusion Physician to lead organ procurement and assist in transplant surgeries. This role is pivotal in ensuring the successful recovery and preservation of donor organs, making a significant impact at one of the nation's leading transplant centers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transplant surgery and excellent leadership skills, contributing to a collaborative environment focused on improving patient outcomes. Join a team dedicated to groundbreaking research and patient care in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Tuition Remission

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Qualifications

• MD degree with training in transplant surgery or organ procurement.
• Experience in transplant procurement and perfusion techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversee organ procurement and preservation, assisting in transplant surgeries.
• Evaluate organ donors and ensure compliance with transplant regulations.

Skills

Transplant Procurement

Perfusion Techniques

Surgical Assistance

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork Skills

Education

Medical Doctor (MD)

Job description

UMMG Staff Physician - Surgery, Transplant (General)

Apply locations Miami, FL | Full time | Posted 13 Days Ago | Job requisition id R100086836

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The Miami Transplant Institute (MTI) at Jackson Memorial Hospital is seeking a Transplant Procurement and Perfusion Physician (MD) to provide medical leadership in organ procurement, perfusion services, and intraoperative transplant procedures. This role is essential to ensuring the successful recovery, preservation, and transplantation of donor organs.

The physician will oversee and actively participate in organ procurement and preservation, while also assisting in transplant surgeries in a physician capacity. This position is ideal for an internationally trained transplant surgeon (MD) with experience in donor management and surgical assistance during transplant procedures, looking to contribute to one of the nation's leading transplant centers.

Core Job Functions

1. Participate in transplant procurement and perfusion services, ensuring compliance with national transplant regulations.
2. Evaluate potential organ donors and determine organ suitability for transplantation.
3. Coordinate and actively participate in the procurement of donor organs, including providing medical oversight and assisting in surgical recovery.
4. Supervise and perform perfusion techniques, including ex-vivo organ preservation.
5. Act as an integral part of the surgical team during transplantation procedures, assisting with dissection, mobilization, clamping, ligation, tissue handling, wound closure, hemostasis, and intraoperative support as directed by the transplant surgeon.
6. Provide on-call transplant procurement coverage, ensuring efficient coordination with organ procurement organizations (OPOs).
7. Assist with training and mentoring surgical fellows, residents, and procurement staff on best practices in donor management and transplant surgery.
8. Ensure compliance with Jackson Health System and transplant regulatory policies for transplant procurement and surgical standards.
9. Collaborate with transplant surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and multidisciplinary teams to improve donor and recipient outcomes.
10. Engage in transplant research, quality improvement initiatives, and innovation in procurement techniques.

Core Qualifications

1. Medical Doctor (MD) degree with training in transplant surgery, general surgery, or organ procurement.
2. Experience in transplant procurement, perfusion techniques, and intraoperative transplant surgery assistance is required.
3. Foreign-trained transplant surgeons are encouraged to apply.
4. Active or eligible for a Florida medical license.
5. Experience in surgical wound closure, vascular dissection, and transplant-related procedures.
6. Excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.

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Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff

Pay Grade: 140