Surgeon - Heart Transplant jobs in Philadelphia, PA

Thomas Jefferson University Health System (TJUH) and the Sidney Kimmel Medical College(SKCC) is seeking a board-certified Adult Cardiothoracic Heart Transplant Surgeon at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor Level in the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University. We are seeking a patient focusedsurgeon who can perform all aspects of cardiac surgery along with particular experience and a passion for heart transplant. The incoming surgeon will have a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits package, and a collegial work environment.

Position Description:

• Candidates will be proficient in all aspects of adult cardiothoracic and vascular surgery with advanced expertise in heart transplantation, mechanical assist devices and ECMO.
• Strong knowledge of cardiac transplantation management guidelines, evidence-based practices, and quality improvement methodologies.
• Join a large, dynamic, multidisciplinary hospital-employed Cardiology group of Cardiothoracic surgeons, Non-Invasive Cardiologists, Interventional Cardiologists, Electrophysiologists, Advanced Heart Failure and Heart Transplant Cardiologists in Philadelphia. Jefferson heart transplant program, has one of the highest VAD procedures programs in the Philadelphia region and leading heart failure research and clinical trials.

Qualifications:

• Board certification by the American Board of Thoracic Surgeons
• Fellowship training in heart transplantation or advanced heart failure surgery.
• Minimum of two years of experience in heart transplantation preferred
• Proven leadership experience preferably from a large and busy institution demonstrating strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with both private practice and employed groups
• Candidates must hold or have the ability to obtain the appropriate medical licenses in the state of Pennsylvania

The Cardiothoracic Surgery Division provides services exclusively to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Abington Hospital. The practice includes an active heart transplant program based at TJUH and assist device programs (including Destination Therapy Programs) at both sites. Surgical procedures including, TAVR, LVADrsquo;s, MitraClip, minimally invasive valve surgery, complex aortic surgery, endovascular stent grafting for thoracic aortic disease and advance heart failure treatments.

Jefferson Health has expanded its footprint and now includes 18 hospitals and has become a multi-billion dollar enterprise with its own health plan.

• Jefferson Healthrsquo;s Transplant Institute has been recognized as one of the highest ranked transplant programs in the Philadelphia region receiving a 5-tier ranking for kidney transplant and a 4-tier ranking for heart transplant, according to the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR).
• Historically, Jefferson Health has one of the highest patient survival rates in the Delaware Valley for heart transplants and heart plus other organ combination transplants.
• Jefferson Health is certified by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) for Heart Transplantation.
• Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is designated as a Transplant Center of Excellence and VAD Center of Excellence by OptumHealth.
• Thomas Jefferson is the second largest employer in Philadelphia and the largest health system in Philadelphia based on total licensed beds.
• 50 outpatient and urgent care centers.
• 10 Magnetreg;-designated hospitals (recognized by the ANCC for nursing excellence).

As an employer, Jefferson maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.

Interested applicants:

Applicants must apply online and are invited to also forward a curriculum vitae to the Transplant Search Committee, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, ATTN: Steven Capo, Physician Recruiter at .

Covid Vaccination is a requirement for employment at Jefferson for employees working at Jeffersonrsquo;s clinical entities or at the University. If you are not currently vaccinated you will be required to receive the vaccination prior to hire date if you are offered employment, unless you request and receive an approved medical or religious exemption from Jefferson.