Thoracic Surgeon

Surgical Director Heart Transplant Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and the University of South Florida (USF Health) invite applications for Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation. This is a rare leadership opportunity to direct and expand a high-performing, nationally prominent transplant program within a rapidly growing academic health system known for innovation, quality, and scale. USF was recently ranked public university in Florida and in the nation for research by the National Science Foundation, underscoring its national prominence and commitment to academic innovation. Tampa General Hospital (TGH) - the primary teaching hospital for USF - is ranked in the nation for transplants, completing 889 transplants in 2024, a new national record. Since 1974, TGH has performed over 14,000 transplants, more than doubling its annual volume in the last six years. Lead surgical strategy, performance, and growth for adult heart transplantation Partner with heart failure cardiology, anesthesia, perfusion, CTICU, and transplant operations to drive outcomes, throughput, and patient experience Advance and integrate mechanical circulatory support (LVAD/ECMO/temporary support) as a unified heart replacement and recovery platform Leverage institutional capabilities in advanced donor pathways and organ preservation technologies (e.g., DCD platforms and perfusion innovation) Seeking a proven heart transplant surgeon with leadership readiness: outcomes-driven, collaborative, and comfortable building a ":team-of-teams": Expertise in donor evaluation and acceptance strategy, complex reoperative surgery, and high-acuity perioperative decision-making Track record in quality improvement, program development, and multidisciplinary alignment Strong Academic background and ability to contribute to education and scholarship Active involvement in resident/fellow/medical student teaching Strong environment for clinical and translational research, including institutional and industry-sponsored studies Robust APP/ICU/OR infrastructure supporting high-acuity CT and transplant care, including a specialized CTICU model Opportunity to shape future recruitment, service-line design, outreach strategy, and regional transplant growth Situated in Tampa, Florida, this opportunity combines professional fulfillment with outstanding quality of life: No state income tax Major international airport access Professional sports, vibrant dining/arts, excellent schools Year-round boating, fishing, beaches, and outdoor living Lucian Lozonschi, M.D. Director and Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery TGH Endowed Chair & USF Tenured Professor Associate Director, Heart & Vascular Institute Associate Director, Transplant Institute Tampa General Hospital USF Health Direct: Cell / Text: Email: MENTION CODE 240704 JOB-03319 - CTS Minimum Requirements: MD or DO Medical Degree Eligible to be state licensed in the United States United States Residency and / or Fellowship training United States Board Eligible or Certified