Medical Director, Living Donor Liver Transplant Program at North Shore University Hospital - Manhass

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is currently in search of a Medical Director for the Living Donor Liver Transplant Program at North Shore University Hospital located in Manhasset, NY. This position is part of the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation and the Division of Hepatology .

The ideal candidate should meet the following qualifications:

• Board certification in transplant hepatology
• Ability to provide clinical leadership while also shaping strategy and program development
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in transplant hepatology is preferred
• Leadership experience in a healthcare environment, ideally within a large health system or academic medical institution
• Proven capability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams, promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and ongoing education

This position entails managing the medical care of patients suffering from liver diseases, including those requiring liver transplants. We welcome applications from candidates at the assistant, associate, and professor of medicine levels, based on their qualifications and experience. Key duties include:

• Diagnosing and treating liver disorders
• Evaluating patients for liver transplantation eligibility
• Overseeing pre- and post-transplant care
• Educating medical students, residents, and fellows in GI and Transplant Hepatology

Applicants should be board eligible or board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology, with demonstrated expertise in both General and Transplant Hepatology, as well as endoscopy. This role also requires the ability to lead donor evaluations and select appropriate candidates for living donor liver transplants. Furthermore, the Medical Director will be responsible for developing and maintaining policies and guidelines, driving the strategic vision of the program, participating in relevant QAPI initiatives, and overseeing the overall program.

Excellence in clinical and diagnostic skills is essential, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate effective teamwork and patient care. Candidates must also be eligible for medical licensure in New York State. This position is open to individuals at various academic career stages, including assistant, associate, and full professor levels. Experience in academic research and teaching is highly regarded and will be considered a significant asset.

The Transplant Institute provides exceptional organ transplant care for adults facing organ failure and children needing heart or kidney transplants. Our dedicated and highly skilled team of medical and surgical transplant specialists employs innovative and collaborative methods to enhance patient outcomes and access to transplantation for individuals at all stages of end organ failure. Transplant procedures are conducted at two leading hospitals, North Shore University Hospital and Cohen Children’s Medical Center, both equipped with advanced surgical capabilities and specialized staff. The Institute also boasts an extensive network of over 40 office locations to ensure patient access close to home.

Why join us?

We are proud to be New York State's premier healthcare provider and the largest private employer, operating 28 hospitals and over 1,000 outpatient facilities, in collaboration with more than 12,000 physicians. Each year, we provide care to over two million individuals across the New York metropolitan area and beyond. Our team of 104,000 professionals, including esteemed nurses and physicians, 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.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with an academic appointment at the medical school. Physicians will be employed as part of Northwell Physician Partners, the seventh largest medical group in the nation. Appointments at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra-Northwell will be made at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, depending on experience, training, academic contributions, and teaching involvement.

EOE M/F/D/V