Surgery - General Physician
At a glance
Surgeon role at UPMC. Pennsylvania · full-time.
Pay not stated
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What you'll do
- Manage heart and lung transplant patients through preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care, ICU rounds and discharge planning
- Coordinate patient care with transplant specialists and teams including ECMO/VAD services, infectious diseases, pharmacy and social work
- Take part in organ offers, transplant list management, selection conferences, operative planning and related procedures
- Contribute to transplant quality and safety improvement work, and take call as assigned
- Teach junior cardiothoracic fellows and residents through bedside instruction, case-based learning and structured sessions
What you bring
- You bring expertise in heart transplant surgery and a commitment to strong patient care and surgical outcomes
- You collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary care teams
Who this fits
This Pennsylvania fellowship suits a surgeon seeking rotation-based advanced training, with responsibility growing toward independent practice under division co-chiefs. The role includes teaching junior fellows and residents, and assigned call.
From the employer
Heart Transplant Fellowship Opportunity in Pennsylvania
Job at a Glance:
- Location: Pennsylvania
- Role: Heart Transplant Surgeon
- Schedule: Full-time
UPMC is recruiting a Heart & Lung Transplant Fellow to participate in advanced training across two high volume services. The fellow will facilitate the Heart and Lung Transplant services with graded responsibility toward independence under the direction of the heart and lung division co-chiefs. The structure of the fellowship is rotation-based. In addition to surgical management, the fellow will serve as a teaching assistant for junior cardiothoracic fellows and residents, contributing to bedside teaching, case based education, and structured didactics.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day to day management of heart and lung transplant inpatients, including pre , intra , and post operative care, ICU rounding, and discharge planning.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary care with transplant cardiology, pulmonology, advanced heart and lung failure teams, ECMO/VAD services, infectious diseases, pharmacy, PT/OT, social work, and care management.
- Participate in organ offers/list management, selection conferences, operative planning, and OR participation for transplant and related procedures.
- Engage in quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives within the transplant programs.
- Participate in call as assigned.
What Can You Bring to UPMC?
- Expertise in heart transplant surgery, with a commitment to excellence in patient care and surgical outcomes.
- Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Dedication to advancing medical knowledge and contributing to the mission of improving community health.
What Can UPMC Do for You?
- Competitive compensation package with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development, including continuing education and career advancement.
- Supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance, including wellness programs and PTO.
- Access to cutting-edge technology and resources to support your practice.
UPMC's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
- UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. UPMC is committed to advancing diversity through programs that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other initiatives to support a diverse workforce.
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