Transplant Pulmonology - Lung Transplant Medical Director (Atlanta)

Transplant Pulmonology - Lung Transplant Medical Director

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Summary

Are you looking to work at a Nationally recognized Best Places to Work? Here at Piedmont Healthcare, we seek an experienced and visionary Transplant Pulmonology Medical Director to co-lead the establishment of a new lung transplant program at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital alongside the Lung Transplant Surgical Director. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader to build and direct a comprehensive lung transplant service, enhance patient care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes for patients with advanced lung disease. The successful candidate will establish and co-manage all aspects of the program, from patient evaluations to post-transplant care and follow-up.

Summary

Are you looking to work at a Nationally recognized Best Places to Work? Here at Piedmont Healthcare, we seek an experienced and visionary Transplant Pulmonology Medical Director to co-lead the establishment of a new lung transplant program at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital alongside the Lung Transplant Surgical Director. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader to build and direct a comprehensive lung transplant service, enhance patient care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes for patients with advanced lung disease. The successful candidate will establish and co-manage all aspects of the program, from patient evaluations to post-transplant care and follow-up.

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

• Lead the initiation and development of a state-of-the-art lung transplant program, including establishing clinical protocols, guidelines, and operational workflows.
• Oversee all aspects of clinical care for lung recipients, including pre-transplant evaluations, post-transplant follow-up, and management of complications.
• Provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients with advanced lung disease, ensuring a patient-centered approach throughout the transplant process.
• Work collaboratively with transplant surgeons, cardiologists, thoracic surgeons, nurses, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to create a cohesive and effective transplant team.
• Implement quality and monitor quality improvement initiatives, ensuring compliance with national transplant standards and optimizing patient outcomes
• Develop and implement educational programs for medical staff regarding lung transplantation and advanced pulmonary care.
• Engage and promote clinical research initiatives related to lung transplantation, including participation in clinical trials and other scholarly activities to advance the field.
• Foster relationships with referring physicians and community organizations to raise awareness of the new lung transplant program and improve patient access to care.
• Participate in the administrative oversight of the program, including budgeting, staffing, and policy development, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and objectives.

Requirements

• Must meet OPTN bylaws for Primary Lung Transplant Physician requirements. (Appendix I, pg. 173-179)

Piedmont Offers

• Competitive Salary with Guarantee, Sign-on Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits, to include 401k match and annual CME allowance
• Epic EMR
• Quality, Service, and Reputation

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.

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 Atlantas 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@

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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