Physician - Transplant

Job Description:

UToledo Health and the University of Toledo Health and the College of Medicine and Life Sciences invites applications for a Transplant Surgeon; specializing in kidney, pancreas, and liver transplantation. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing academic transplant program committed to delivering exceptional patient care, advancing clinical innovation, educating future physicians, and expanding access to life-saving transplant services throughout Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive surgical care for patients with end-stage organ disease, participate in the growth and development of the transplant program, and contribute to the institution's missions of clinical excellence, education, research, and community engagement.

Position Highlights:

• Perform kidney, pancreas, and liver transplant procedures, including deceased and living donor transplantation.
• Evaluate and manage patients throughout the transplant continuum, including pre-transplant evaluation, operative care, and long-term post-transplant follow-up.
• Participate in organ procurement activities and donor recovery procedures.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient transplant surgical care.
• Participate in a shared call schedule for transplant surgery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary transplant teams, including transplant nephrology, hepatology, anesthesia, critical care, infectious disease, pathology, radiology, nursing, pharmacy, nutrition, and social work.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements established by UNOS, OPTN, CMS, and other accrediting organizations.
• Promote quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, outcomes, and operational excellence.

Research Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical, translational, and outcomes-based transplant research.
• Develop scholarly activities leading to peer-reviewed publications and presentations at regional and national meetings.
• Collaborate with basic science and clinical investigators across the University.
• Pursue opportunities for grant funding and clinical trials.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of one of the following training pathways:
  • An accredited General Surgery Residency followed by fellowship training in Abdominal Organ Transplant Surgery, with Board Certification or Board Eligibility in General Surgery; or
  • An accredited Urology Residency followed by fellowship training in Transplant Urology or Renal Transplantation, with Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Urology.
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Eligible for appointment to the medical staff with clinical privileges at UToledo Health.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing kidney, pancreas, and liver transplantation.
• Experience with living donor transplantation.
• Academic appointment or faculty experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to education and mentorship.
• Strong record of scholarly activity, publications, or clinical research.
• Leadership experience within a transplant program.
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Benefits:

• Retirement Benefits:
  • 403B Traditional or 403B Roth Plan
  • 403/457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Pension Plans:
• UTP Pension Plan with Employer Contribution up to 7.5%
• UT Academic Pension Plan
• Eligibility for Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Coverage through the University of Toledo
• Over 9 Weeks of Paid Time Off, Inclusive of Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
• University of Toledo Tuition Fee Waiver Program for Employees and Dependents
• Long Term and Short-Term Disability
• CME and Travel Allowance
• DEA Waiver and Licensure Cost Coverage
• UTP opts out of FICA, Reducing the Employee's Payroll Taxes

About Toledo, Ohio:

The city of Toledo is located in NW Ohio near the western point of Lake Erie and along the Maumee River. Being the 4^th  largest city in Ohio, Toledo continues to grow as it is home to over 200,000 residents. There is much to see and do as it is home to 19 large metro parks with over 120 miles to bike, walk, and hike along the trails. Downtown Toledo is the hub for entertainment, as you can visit the Toledo Museum of Art, the Toledo Zoo, and the Toledo Symphony Orchestra! The city also partakes in numerous sports activities, from minor league baseball, golfing clubs, and hockey, which can all be found within a few miles of each other.

Toledo continues to be one of the most affordable places to live in the region. There are many different living options, from lofts in downtown to comfortable suburbs and villas. Toledo holds many high-quality schools and universities open for parents and students.

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. 

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at [email protected] or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request. 

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