Surgery - Abdominal Transplant Surgeon
Job Description
The Division of Transplantation within the Department of Surgery at our medical center is looking to hire an Academic Multiorgan Transplant Surgeon at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. The ideal candidate will have expertise in kidney, liver, and pancreas transplantation. Clinical responsibilities will primarily involve adult liver and kidney transplants, with a significant emphasis on minimally invasive nephrectomy. Additional duties may include performing general surgery procedures on transplant patients and potentially engaging in hepatobiliary surgery. A commitment to participating in both undergraduate and graduate medical education is essential.
Applicants must be board eligible or certified in general surgery and hold a valid medical license in Illinois prior to their start date. Candidates should have completed an ASTS-approved fellowship and meet the UNOS criteria for liver and kidney transplant surgeons. Familiarity with the UNOS criteria for pancreas transplantation is also preferred. The selected candidate will be involved in clinical care, education, research, and service to the university.
This position comes with a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes:
- Starting salary ranging from $159,000 to $985,945
- Compensation based on academic rank and experience
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Coverage for malpractice insurance, including post-employment tail coverage
- Reimbursement for relocation expenses (in line with IRS guidelines)
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) days and allowance
- Additional benefits from our institution or affiliated organizations (if applicable)
We encourage interested candidates to submit a cover letter and CV to our Physician Recruitment Office, as well as to apply online.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion (where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status. We also ensure that individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against in the hiring process.
