Inova Health System is seeking experienced thoracic organ procurement surgeons to join our heart and lung transplant team. Successful candidates will have cardiac and thoracic surgery board certification, prior thoracic organ recovery experience as primary surgeon and meet OPO credentialing requirements for ACIN registration.
Clinical responsibilities include:
Evaluation of donor organs (heart, lung, and heart/lung) and organ procurement including DCD recoveries
Participation in normothermic regional perfusion
Supervision of surgical assist, preservation, perfusion, or other organ recovery support staff
Availability on a rotational basis to provide 24/7 coverage and to work in teams when needed to support multiple or sequential procurements
Required skills:
Extensive surgical experience
Leadership, time management, teamwork and problem-solving
Knowledge of transplant/organ procurement regulations
Excellent communication skills in normal or high-pressure situations
Flexibility and ability to respond in urgent situations
Additional Requirements * An MD or DO degree with board certification in Cardiac Surgery, Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Transplant, Lung Transplant & Thoracic Surgery Preferred. Current or eligibility for an unrestricted Virginia state medical license. * Excellent interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills for both clinical and non-clinical audiences, in group settings or one-on-one. * Expertise in establishing physician relationships combined with the ability to manage an interdisciplinary team while appreciating and fostering peer participation from all disciplines. * Advocate for organizational Mission, Vision and Values
Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.We are Inova, Northern Virginia and the Washington, DC, metropolitan area’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. With expertise and compassion, we partner with our patients to help them stay healthy. We treat illness, heal injury and look at a patient’s whole health to help them flourish. Through our expansive network of hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, emergency and urgent care centers, and outpatient services, Inova provides care for more than 1 million unique patients every year. Total patient visits exceed 4 million annually, demonstrating our ability to deliver the best clinical care and ensuring a seamless experience for all who rely on us for their healthcare needs. Consistently ranked and recognized as ...a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience, Inova’s world-class care is made possible by the strength and breadth of our network, our 24,000 team members, our technology and our innovation. Inova is home to Northern Virginia’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and provides high-quality healthcare to every person in every community we are privileged to serve – regardless of ability to pay – every day of their life. More information about Inova can be found at Inova.org.
