Thoracic Surgeon - Lung Transplant Program Director

Are you looking to work at a Nationally recognized Best Places to Work? Here at Piedmont Heart Institute, we are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Thoracic Surgeon to co-lead the development and implementation of a new Lung Transplant program at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital, alongside the Transplant Pulmonology Medical Director. The successful candidate will establish and co-manage all aspects of the program, from patient evaluations and surgical procedures to post-transplant care and follow-up. This individual will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to ensure the highest quality of care for our patients.

Ideal candidate will be able to perform all the following responsibilities including, but not limited to :

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the lung transplant program following CMS and UNOS / OPTN policies and best practices.
• Evaluate potential transplant lung candidates and determine eligibility for surgery
• Perform lung transplant surgeries and post-operative care for patients
• Coordinate with transplant coordinators, pulmonologists, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare providers to ensure seamless care for patients
• Provide education and support to patients and their families throughout the transplant process
• Participate in research and quality improvement to enhance the program and patient outcomes

Requirements :

Piedmont Offers :

Piedmont Atlanta is a 643-bed hospital serving the entirety of metro-Atlanta. As of 2023, Piedmont Atlanta has been ranked by Healthgrades as the best hospital in the state of Georgia and among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for overall cardiac care.

Piedmont Heart combines a Level I Cardiovascular Center, with a multidisciplinary team of nurses, healthcare professionals and physicians, providing quality, compassionate care for patients with cardiac, thoracic and vascular conditions, with 180+ cardiovascular physicians and surgeons providing care at over 20 cardiology offices across the state of Georgia.

Comprised of 23 hospitals, more than 2,500 physicians, and over 1600 physician and specialist offices across greater Atlanta and North Georgia, Piedmont Healthcare is a fast-growing, recognized leader in delivering expert care. Metro Atlanta’s vibrant economy fuels a wealth of global communities and diverse cultural experiences, while the state of Georgia offers coastline beaches and mountain views. Live and work with the best at Piedmont in the big and small towns of the Peach State.

To be considered for this opportunity email Aimee.Ingram@piedmont.org

“Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US. We are able to sponsor H-1B visa waivers. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of J-1 employment visas at this time.”