Administrator Transplant Services : Abdominal Transplant Administration

Transform Lives. Lead Innovation. Shape the Future of Transplant Care.

The Director of Transplant Services serves as the senior administrative leader for Hoag's nationally recognized Kidney and Liver Transplant Programs. In this highly visible and mission-driven role, you will drive strategic growth, clinical excellence, and operational performance across the service line—ensuring life-saving care is delivered with innovation, compassion, and industry-leading outcomes.

This is more than a leadership position—it's an opportunity to transform and save lives at scale. You will shape the future of transplant services at Hoag, driving innovation, expanding access, and delivering outcomes that set the national standard.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership & Growth

• Own and continuously evolve a forward-looking, multi-year strategic roadmap—identifying growth opportunities, program expansion, and new market positioning strategies
• Champion initiatives that elevate Hoag's transplant programs to destination status regionally and nationally

Payer Strategy & Market Positioning

• Lead payer contracting strategy, including Centers of Excellence designations and innovative carve-out agreements
• Strengthen Hoag's reputation as a preferred transplant provider through strategic partnerships and value-based positioning

End-to-End Patient Experience

• Redesign and optimize the full transplant journey—from referral and evaluation through long-term follow-up
• Ensure a seamless, patient-centered experience that delivers exceptional clinical and satisfaction outcomes

Operational Excellence & Capacity Planning

• Architect scalable staffing models and care delivery frameworks to support sustained program growth
• Align resources, workflows, and technology to maximize efficiency and access to care

Quality & Outcomes Leadership

• Oversee the Transplant Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program and chair the Transplant Quality Council
• Benchmark performance against SRTR data and national leaders, proactively driving improvements to maintain top-tier outcomes

Regulatory & Compliance Excellence

• Ensure continuous readiness for CMS and OPTN surveys with zero-surprise compliance
• Lead the implementation of evolving regulatory requirements while maintaining operational stability

External Partnerships & Advocacy

• Serve as Hoag's primary liaison with the local Organ Procurement Organization (OPO), advancing organ utilization and fostering a culture of donation
• Represent Hoag on regional and national stages, including OPTN committees and professional associations, influencing the future of transplant care

Community Impact & Network Growth

• Lead outreach and education initiatives to expand the transplant referral network
• Build strong relationships with referring physicians, health systems, and community stakeholders

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Health Administration or related field
• 10+ years of relevant experience in healthcare administration (preferably in an academic medical center) with multiple specialties and complexity driven populations is required
• 3+ years of progressive management/leadership experience required.
• Effective leadership and communication skills with diverse groups, including physicians, managers, and employees is required.
• Established track record of success in administrative responsibilities to include medical staff relationships, financial planning, revenue cycle, contract negotiation, and human resource development and management required.
• Master's Degree in Health Administration, Business Administration or equivalent degree
• 2+ years of experience in solid organ transplantation and multi-organ transplant experience preferred. Previous Transplant Administrator experience preferred

Licenses Preferred – Registered Nurse - RN (CA DCA)

About Us

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is a nonprofit regional health care delivery network in Orange County, California, consisting of three acute-care hospitals with sixteen urgent care centers, eleven health centers and a network of more than 1,800 physicians, 100 allied health members, 8,000 employees, and 2,000 volunteers. More than 30,000 inpatients and 550,000 outpatients choose Hoag each year.

For over 70 years, Hoag has delivered a level of personalized care that is unsurpassed among Orange County's health care providers. Since 1952, Hoag has served the local communities and continues its mission to provide the highest quality health care services through the core strategies of quality and service, people, physician partnerships, strategic growth, financial stewardship, community benefit and philanthropy.

Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services including six institutes providing specialized care in the areas of cancer, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, orthopedics, and digestive health through our institutes.

Hoag was the highest ranked hospital in Orange County in the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report, the only Orange County hospital ranked in the top 10 for California. The organization was ranked the #5 hospital in the Los Angeles Metro Area and the #10 hospital in California.

To learn more about Hoag's awards and accreditations, visit:

Hoag is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Hoag is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Hoag hires a diverse group of people in a manner that allows them to reach their full potential in the pursuit of organizational objectives.

Job Info

• Job Identification 129010
• Job Category Outpatient Clinics
• Apply Before 06/18/2026, 06:26 PM
• Locations 500 Superior Ave, Newport Beach, CA, 92663, US
• Pay Range $77.74 - $128.30/ hourly
• Job Schedule Full Time