Physician - Procurement Transplant Surgeon - Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals - Philadelphia

2 months ago


Philadelphia, United States Jefferson Health Full time

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, is seeking a board-certified Adult Cardiothoracic Transplant Surgeon at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor employed by the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine at the Jane & Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute of Thomas Jefferson and National Jewish Health. We are seeking a patient focused surgeon who can perform all aspects of cardiac surgery along with particular experience and a passion for lung transplant. The incoming surgeon will have a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits package, and a collegial work environment.

Position Description:

  • Perform surgical organ recovery to local and national standards for organ transplantation. Serves as the primary procurement surgeon for abdominal organs.
  • Maintain on-going knowledge, and actively involved in the development/revision and implementation of UNOS and CORE policies/protocols and procedures concerning the testing (evaluation for suitability& donor management), recovery and placement of postmortem organs.
  • Exposure to and education in ex vivo lung perfusion
  • Opportunity to participate in and develop expertise in lung transplant operations and post-transplant management
  • Opportunity to participate in research
Qualifications:
  • Board certification by the American Board of Thoracic Surgeons preferred
  • Minimum of two years of experience in lung transplantation preferred
  • Proven leadership experience preferably from a large and busy institution demonstrating strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with both private practice and employed groups
  • Candidates must hold or have the ability to obtain the appropriate medical licenses in the state of Pennsylvania
In 2017, Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia and National Jewish Health - one of the world's top respiratory programs - have partnered to bring the best in respiratory care, research and education at the Jane and Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute in Philadelphia. Our shared mission: to create a world-class program of research and medical expertise that could dramatically enhance patient care, education and innovation in respiratory health.
  • 36 faculty, three training programs (including a 3-year Pulmonary & Critical Care Fellowship with 15 fellows, a separate 1-year Critical Care Training Program, and an Ultrasound Fellowship)
  • A basic science program that includes 7 wet-bench laboratories, and a robust clinical trials program with over 20-25 active trials and registries at any given time.
  • Programs of Excellence in Interstitial Lung Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Adult Cystic Fibrosis, Interventional Pulmonology, Bronchiectasis and COPD, Severe Asthma, Allergy & Immunology, ECMO, and Lung Cancer, among others.
  • The Thoracic Surgery Team, which is integrated within the Institute and their clinics and offices are located within our space.
  • A Respiratory Service Line was established with the intention of standardizing care and integrating related efforts throughout the enterprise; this service line is driven by the Korman Respiratory Institute and the leadership of Dr. Jesse Roman.
Jefferson Health has expanded its footprint and now includes 18 hospitals and has become a multi-billion dollar enterprise with its own health plan.
  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital has been ranked among the top 50 sites in Pulmonology in each of the past three years in US News & World Report.
  • Thomas Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.
  • 50 outpatient and urgent care centers.
  • 10 Magnet®-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence).
  • The NCI-designated Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center (one of only 70 in the country and one of only two in the region).
  • The largest faculty-based telehealth networks in the country.
  • We are the first health system regionally to create an aligned payer-provider partnership.
  • Jefferson has the highest market share in respiratory medicine in Philadelphia and surrounding counties.

As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

Interested applicants:

Should forward a current CV, statement of interest, and names of three references to: Steven Capo, Physician Recruiter at Steven.Capo@jefferson.edu

Conditions of Employment

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jefferson's clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.

  • Philadelphia, United States Jefferson Health Full time

    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, is seeking a board-certified Adult Cardiothoracic Transplant Surgeon at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor employed by the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine at the Jane & Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute of Thomas Jefferson and National Jewish Health. We are...


  • Philadelphia, United States Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health Full time

    Jefferson Health is seeking an experienced Colorectal Surgeon to join a collegial, well-established Academic practice at the Assistant/Associate/Full Professor level. Our team offers the full range of Colorectal surgical services. We are actively engaged in medical student, general surgery resident as well as colorectal fellowship education; and we are...

  • Radiologist MSK

    3 weeks ago


    Philadelphia, United States Thomas Jefferson Univ Full time

    Reference #: 9298061 Musculoskeletal Radiologist The Department of Radiology at Jefferson Health/Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is seeking a musculoskeletal fellowship-trained radiologist to join the Musculoskeletal Radiology Division. The Thomas Jefferson University Hospital musculoskeletal radiology division is among the largest at academic medical...


  • Philadelphia, United States Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Health Full time

    The Abdominal Imaging Radiologist is a medical staff member of the Department of Radiology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, the academic flagship hospital system of the Jefferson Health Enterprise spanning 5 hospital systems with 13 acute-care hospitals in the Philadelphia area and New Jersey. The radiologist will also hold a faculty appointment at...


  • Philadelphia, United States Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health Full time

    CVICU Faculty Position Department of Anesthesiology The Department of Anesthesiology in the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University is seeking candidates who are fellowship trained in critical care medicine. Full-time positions are available at either our Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Center City Philadelphia PA location or our...


  • Philadelphia, United States Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health Full time

    CVICU Faculty Position Department of Anesthesiology The Department of Anesthesiology in the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University is seeking candidates who are fellowship trained in critical care medicine. Full-time positions are available at either our Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Center City Philadelphia PA location or our...


  • Philadelphia, United States Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health Full time

    The Department of Neurology at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is recruiting academic neurologists in clinical educator and physician-scientist tracks at assistant to full-professor levels. Positions are available for Neurologists specializing in Stroke, Neuromuscular Diseases, Cognitive Neurology, Neurohospitalist,...


  • Philadelphia, United States Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health Full time

    The Department of Neurology at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is recruiting academic neurologists in clinical educator and physician-scientist tracks at assistant to full-professor levels. Positions are available for Neurologists specializing in Stroke, Neuromuscular Diseases, Cognitive Neurology, Neurohospitalist,...


  • Philadelphia, United States Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Health Full time

    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, is accepting applications for a full-time, employed faculty position in the Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.OVERVIEW:The ideal candidate will have excellent clinical skills to practice outpatient and inpatient general and consultative...


  • Philadelphia, United States Jefferson Health Full time

    Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is currently accepting applications for a full-time Cardiology position with our community physicians group, Jefferson Community Physicians. This available position will be based in Northeast Philadelphia. The ideal candidate will have excellent clinical skills to practice outpatient and inpatient general and...


  • Philadelphia, United States Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health Full time

    NEURO TRAINED ANESTHESIOLOGIST Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH), a premier academic health center located in Center City Philadelphia, is seeking a board certified/eligible neuroanesthesiologist for a full-time position at the Instructor, Assistant / Associate Professor rank. The successful candidate will be experienced in neurosurgical and...


  • Philadelphia, United States Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health Full time

    ANESTHESIOLOGIST - GENERAL Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH), a premier academic health center located in Center City Philadelphia, is seeking a board certified/eligible anesthesiologist for a full-time position at the Instructor, Assistant / Associate Professor rank.The Anesthesiology Department at Jefferson delivers over 50,000 anesthesia cases...


  • Philadelphia, United States Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health Full time

    NEURO TRAINED ANESTHESIOLOGIST Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH), a premier academic health center located in Center City Philadelphia, is seeking a board certified/eligible neuroanesthesiologist for a full-time position at the Instructor, Assistant / Associate Professor rank. The successful candidate will be experienced in neurosurgical and...


  • Philadelphia, United States Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health Full time

    Per Diem/Pool CRNAs - Center City We are currently recruiting pool CRNAs for the Center City Campus. This includes TJUH, JSC, JHN, and GI. Our pool CRNAs typically work 8 or 10 hour shifts during the week, however there is sometimes weekend availability. We are a large academic institution in the best location in Philadelphia. 40% of our staff have worked...


  • Philadelphia, United States Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health Full time

    Per Diem/Pool CRNAs - Center City We are currently recruiting pool CRNAs for the Center City Campus. This includes TJUH, JSC, JHN, and GI. Our pool CRNAs typically work 8 or 10 hour shifts during the week, however there is sometimes weekend availability. We are a large academic institution in the best location in Philadelphia. 40% of our staff have worked...


  • Philadelphia, United States Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health Full time

    Per Diem/Pool CRNAs - Center City We are currently recruiting pool CRNAs for the Center City Campus. This includes TJUH, JSC, JHN, and GI. Our pool CRNAs typically work 8 or 10 hour shifts during the week, however there is sometimes weekend availability. We are a large academic institution in the best location in Philadelphia. 40% of our staff have worked...


  • Philadelphia, PA, United States Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health Full time

    CVICU Faculty Position Department of Anesthesiology The Department of Anesthesiology in the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University is seeking candidates who are fellowship trained in critical care medicine. Full-time positions are available at either our Thomas Jefferson University Hospital - Center City Philadelphia PA location or our...


  • Philadelphia, United States Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health Full time

    Einstein Healthcare Network, now a part of Jefferson Health, has provided compassionate, high-quality healthcare to anyone in need since 1866.We began with what was, in the late 1800#39;s, a remarkable and forward-thinking creed: to provide medical care to quot;the sick and wounded without regard to creed, color or nationality.quot; Our primarymissionremains...


  • Philadelphia, United States Thomas Jefferson Univ Full time

    Reference #: 9299816 The Department of Neurology at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University is recruiting academic neurologists in clinical educator and physician-scientist tracks at assistant to full-professor levels. Positions are available for Neurologists specializing in Stroke, Neuromuscular Diseases, Cognitive Neurology,...


  • Philadelphia, United States Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health Full time

    Jefferson Health and Thomas Jefferson University seek a geriatrician for a combined outpatient and hospital-based role in South Philadelphia. The successful candidate will join the faculty of the Division of Geriatric Medicine within the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and will...