Organ Recovery Surgeon - Mid-Atlantic - Traveling - Nationwide

Remote, Mid-Atlantic – Seeking Organ Recovery SurgeonsJoin the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your ImpactVituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100% physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners. As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities. Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 9,000 Vituity clinicians. At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.” Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.The Opportunity Responsible for supporting, organizing, conducting, and directing the Vituity HEART Thoracic Donor Organ Transplant Recovery Program.This role encompasses liaison activities between Administration, the Surgical Staff, the Medical Staff, performance measurement, protocol development, research, and quality improvement activities for the procurement of donor Heart and Lung grafts for thoracic transplantation.Responsible for the recovery of donor Heart and Lung grafts for the Heart and Lung Transplant Program in keeping with the policies, rules, and regulations of Vituity-contracted Hospital Systems, clients, and its medical and surgical staff.Responsible for adhering to all applicable State, Federal, and local laws, policies, and regulations.Aid in compliance with International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation, (ISHLT), United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), and Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs), surveys, and laboratory data collection.Help in preparation for federal, state, or JCAHO inspections.Collaborate with physicians and Thoracic Transplant Program team members to promote the concepts and practice of Quality Assurance by linking improvement activities, education, and information.Facilitate appropriate financial and operational efficiencies.Coordinate with hospital to ensure adequate training of nursing staff and clinical transplant coordinators in the care of donor thoracic transplant patients.Ensure that tissue typing and organ procurement services are available.Ensure that heart and lung transplant procurement is performed by, or under direct supervision of, a qualified surgeon.Participate in hospital and Medical Staff committees dealing with thoracic transplant donor issues.Follow safety standards in all aspects of performance of the above functions and attend applicable safety education sessions.Review operations, policies and procedures, and staff education and training, including a disaster preparedness plan.Required Experience and CompetenciesBoard Certified/Eligible Thoracic Surgery physicians required.Valid license to practice medicine in one of the contiguous United States required.Providers who graduated from a Thoracic training program before 1990 and has at least seven (7) years’ experience in Thoracic Transplant Surgery will be considered.Providers who are newly graduated within the time specified by the American Board of Medical Specialists and Medical Staff by-laws will be considered.Maintain appropriate current professional knowledge in the care of Thoracic Transplant patients by obtaining at least 12 CMEs in Thoracic OR Surgery every three years and an additional training of one year formalized training in thoracic transplantation required.A minimum of two years documented experience with a transplant program that meets the qualification for UNOS membership required.Experience in pre-operative and post-operative patient care responsibility for an optimum of 20 and minimum of 10 heart transplants for adults required.Experience in pre-operative and post-operative patient care responsibility for an optimum of 20 and minimum of 10 lung transplants in a UNOS approved transplant program required.Cumulative experience of at least 20 thoracic transplants over more than two years required.Maintain current knowledge in the care of thoracic transplant patients by obtaining a minimum of 12 CME’s in thoracic transplantation AND/OR Thoracic surgery every three years required.Additional training of one year formalized training in thoracic transplantation OR a minimum of two years’ documented experience with a thoracic transplant program that meets the qualification for UNOS membership preferred.Experience in pre-operative and post-operative patient care responsibility for at least 10 thoracic transplant recipients in a UNOS-qualified program OR cumulative experience of at least 20 thoracic transplants over more than two years preferred.Maintain current knowledge in the care of thoracic transplant patients by obtaining a minimum of 12 CME’s in thoracic transplantation AND/OR thoracic surgery every three years preferred.The CommunityEven when you are working remotely, you are an important part of the Vituity Community. We offer plenty of opportunities to engage with other Vitans through a variety of virtual meet-and-greets, events and seminars.Monthly wellness events and programs such as yoga, HIIT classes, and moreTrainings to help support and advance your professional growthTeam building activities such as virtual scavenger hunts and holiday celebrationsFlexible work hoursOpportunities to attend Vituity community events including LGBTQ+ History, Día de los Muertos Celebration, Money Management/Money Relationship, and moreBenefits & Beyond*Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.Superior Health Plan OptionsDental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and morePartnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductionsExtraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growthEligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonusEAP and travel assistance includedStudent loan refinancing discountsPurpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employeesWe are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.Applicants only. No agencies pleaseJob SummaryJob number: 25000165Date posted : 2026-06-17Profession: PhysiciansEmployment type: Full-Time