Abdominal Transplant Surgeon

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is on the lookout for a full-time Abdominal Transplant Surgeon with a robust background in Pediatric Liver Transplantation to take on the role of Surgical Director for Pediatric Liver Transplantation. Alongside our comprehensive adult transplant services, which include heart, lung, kidney, and liver transplants, we proudly offer the only pediatric heart transplant program on Long Island, as well as a well-established pediatric kidney transplant program. The selected candidate will collaborate with a dedicated Pediatric Transplant Hepatology team that provides extensive care for children facing both transplant and non-transplant liver conditions. This multidisciplinary team operates out of Cohen's Children's Medical Center.

Cohen's Children's Medical Center, which opened its doors in 1983, stands as the sole hospital in the New York metropolitan area specifically designed for children. It has grown to become the largest pediatric teaching hospital in the region, accommodating over 750,000 visits each year and serving approximately 1.8 million children across Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. As the tertiary pediatric medical center within our health system, it is also the only Level-1 Pediatric Trauma Center on Long Island. Recognized as one of the top children's hospitals in New York State, Cohen's has achieved the highest rankings in pediatric nephrology, urology, pulmonology, and lung surgery, and is nationally acknowledged for excellence in eight specialties, including Diabetes and Endocrinology, according to U.S. News & World Report's Best Children's Hospitals. The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Liver Disease & Nutrition at Cohen's treats a diverse range of pediatric gastrointestinal, liver, and nutritional disorders, equipped to perform essential diagnostic procedures for accurate medical assessments, and has received national recognition for its outstanding gastroenterology and GI surgery.

The Northwell Transplant Institute provides exceptional organ transplant care for adults suffering from organ failure requiring heart, lung, kidney, or liver transplants, as well as for children needing heart or kidney transplants. Our dedicated and highly skilled team of medical and surgical transplant specialists employs innovative and collaborative strategies to enhance outcomes and accessibility for patients at all stages of end organ failure. Transplant surgeries are conducted at two top-ranked hospitals, North Shore University Hospital and Cohen's Children's Medical Center, both featuring advanced surgical capabilities and specialized staff. The Transplant Institute also boasts an extensive network of over 40 office locations, ensuring patients can access care close to home.

As New York State's leading healthcare provider and the largest private employer, our organization operates 28 hospitals and more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, collaborating with over 12,000 physicians. Each year, we provide care to over two million individuals throughout the New York metropolitan area and beyond. Our team of 104,000 professionals, including esteemed nurses and doctors, is dedicated to transforming healthcare. Through the Northwell Transplant Institute, we are at the forefront of medical and surgical innovations while also nurturing the next generation of medical leaders at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies, and the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research.

Ideal candidates will possess:

• Completion of ASTS-approved fellowship training in Abdominal Transplant Surgery, with a preference for fellowship training in Pediatric Liver Transplantation Hepatobiliary Surgery. Candidates with significant experience in pediatric abdominal transplant surgery without an advanced pediatric transplant/hepatobiliary surgery fellowship may also be considered.
• A minimum of 2 years of post-fellowship experience.
• A proven history of clinical excellence and surgical skill.
• Strong communication, leadership, and teamwork abilities.

Benefits include:

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for academic appointments at appropriate ranks.
• Access to cutting-edge facilities and resources.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of pediatric and adult patients and their families.

We encourage interested candidates to submit their CV and Letter of Interest to the Director of Executive Search, Office of Physician Recruitment.