Heart Transplant Surgery NON-ACGME Fellowship

Job Description

Job Description

Heart Transplant Fellowship Opportunity in Pennsylvania

Overview of the Position:

• Location: Pennsylvania
• Position: Heart Transplant Surgeon
• Employment Type: Full-time

Our organization is seeking a Heart & Lung Transplant Fellow to engage in specialized training across two high-volume services. The fellow will assist in the Heart and Lung Transplant services, gradually taking on more responsibilities towards achieving independence under the guidance of the co-chiefs of the division. This fellowship is structured around rotations. Besides surgical duties, the fellow will also act as a teaching assistant for junior cardiothoracic fellows and residents, contributing to bedside instruction, case-based learning, and organized educational sessions.

Main Responsibilities

• Oversee daily management of heart and lung transplant inpatients, which includes pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, as well as ICU rounds and discharge planning.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary care in collaboration with transplant cardiology, pulmonology, advanced heart and lung failure teams, ECMO/VAD services, infectious diseases, pharmacy, physical therapy/occupational therapy, social work, and care management.
• Engage in organ offers/list management, selection conferences, operative planning, and participation in the operating room for transplant and related procedures.
• Contribute to quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives within the transplant programs.
• Participate in on-call duties as assigned.

What You Bring to Our Organization

• Proficiency in heart transplant surgery, with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and achieving positive surgical outcomes.
• Excellent teamwork abilities to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Passion for advancing medical knowledge and contributing to the mission of enhancing community health.

What We Offer You

• A competitive salary package along with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth, including continuing education and career advancement.
• A supportive work environment that emphasizes work-life balance, featuring wellness programs and paid time off.
• Access to state-of-the-art technology and resources to enhance your practice.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. Our organization is dedicated to promoting diversity through initiatives that foster inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other programs aimed at supporting a diverse workforce.

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