University of Miami Medical Group Staff Physician - Surgery, Transplant (General)

The Miami Transplant Institute (MTI) at Jackson Memorial Hospital is seeking a Transplant Procurement and Perfusion Physician (MD) to provide medical leadership in organ procurement, perfusion services, and intraoperative transplant procedures. This role is essential to ensuring the successful recovery, preservation, and transplantation of donor organs.

The physician will oversee and actively participate in organ procurement and preservation, while also assisting in transplant surgeries in a physician capacity. This position is ideal for an internationally trained transplant surgeon (MD) with experience in donor management and surgical assistance during transplant procedures, looking to contribute to one of the nation's leading transplant centers.

Core Job Functions

• Participate in transplant procurement and perfusion services, ensuring compliance with national transplant regulations.
• Evaluate potential organ donors and determine organ suitability for transplantation.
• Coordinate and actively participate in the procurement of donor organs, including providing medical oversight and assisting in surgical recovery.
• Supervise and perform perfusion techniques, including ex-vivo organ preservation.
• Act as an integral part of the surgical team during transplantation procedures, assisting with: dissection and mobilization of donor organs. clamping, ligation, and tissue handling per transplant surgeon directives. Wound closure at all levels (fascia, subcutaneous, skin) in transplant surgeries. Hemostasis and intraoperative support for transplant procedures. Maintaining the sterile field and assisting in surgical techniques as required.
• Provide on-call transplant procurement coverage, ensuring efficient coordination with organ procurement organizations (OPOs).
• Assist with training and mentor surgical fellows, residents, and procurement staff on best practices in donor management and transplant surgery.
• Ensure compliance with Jackson Health System and transplant regulatory policies for transplant procurement and surgical standards.
• Collaborate with transplant surgeons, anesthesiologists, perfusionists, and multidisciplinary teams to improve donor and recipient outcomes.
• Engage in transplant research, quality improvement initiatives, and innovation in procurement techniques.

Core Qualifications

• Medical Doctor (MD) degree with training in transplant surgery, general surgery, or organ procurement.
• Experience in transplant procurement, perfusion techniques, and intraoperative transplant surgery assistance is required.
• Foreign-trained transplant surgeons are encouraged to apply.
• Active or eligible for a Florida medical license.
• Experience in surgical wound closure, vascular dissection, and transplant-related procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.