Heart Transplant Surgery NON-ACGME Fellowship

Job Description

Job Description

Heart Transplant Fellowship Opportunity in Pennsylvania

Job Overview:

• Location: Pennsylvania
• Position: Heart Transplant Surgeon
• Schedule: Full-time

Our organization is seeking a Heart & Lung Transplant Fellow to engage in specialized training across two high-volume services. The fellow will support 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. In addition to 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.

• Oversee daily management of heart and lung transplant inpatients, including pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, 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 transplant and related surgical procedures.
• Contribute to quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives within the transplant programs.
• Participate in on-call duties as assigned.

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

• A competitive compensation package that includes 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering diversity through initiatives that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other programs aimed at supporting a diverse workforce.