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Surgical Director – Liver Transplant Program | Louisville, KY

The Hiram C. Polk, Jr., M.D. Department of Surgery at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, in Louisville, KY is looking for an experienced, dynamic Surgical Director of Liver Transplantation at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The ideal candidate should be a proven successful leader with on-going transformational practice innovation and the ability to build relationships. This individual will join an established abdominal organ transplant program and have a proven track record in all aspects of the liver transplantation process, including significant organ donor experience, while playing an integral role in the continued growth of the program. This recruitment will be essential in a strategic effort to expand our liver transplant program in the region. Fellowship training in an ASTS accredited abdominal transplantation program and board certification in general surgery are required. Additional surgical skills and interests in areas outside of transplantation are desirable. Opportunities to participate in the training of surgical residents and clinical research are available. Preferred candidates should have experience in leadership, program building, and quality assurance performance improvement (QAPI) while working as a member of a traditional transplantation multidisciplinary team.

All candidates will be asked to provide (1) a letter of interest outlining interests and qualifications including research and teaching interests, (2) most recent curriculum vita, and (3) three letters of reference with contact information. Questions about the position and/or the application process may be directed to Dr. Christopher Jones, christopher.jones.1@louisville.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard torace, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team atemployment@louisville.eduor 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email atemployment@louisville.eduor by phone 502-852-6258.