Description
Abdominal Transplant Surgeon -Liver and Kidney Transplant Team
Position Overview: Cleveland Clinic Florida is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible ASTS Certified Abdominal Transplant Surgeon to join our esteemed liver and kidney transplant team at our Weston, Florida location. We are in the process of developing strategies in increasing DCD liver utilization and Living Donor volume for Liver transplants. We are also in the process of developing an Organ preservation and Perfusion Center. This role primarily focuses on liver and kidney transplants, with additional responsibilities for cross coverage of the liver and kidney clinical and hospital transplant service. The potential candidate should be proficient in Multiorgan abdominal procurement from DBD and DCD donors, as well certified for A-NRP and TA-NRP procurement and master the ex-situ organ perfusion (NMP – Liver) (Cold perfusion- Kidney). They are supposed to work closely with our Director of Organ Perfusion and Procurement Center. The ideal candidate should be autonomous in kidney transplant procedures and in donor selection for cadaveric liver or kidney transplant. Experience in Living Donor Liver Transplant will be considered favorably.
Key Responsibilities/Qualifications:
- ASTS certification in Abdominal Transplant Surgery
- Demonstrate skills in Organ Perfusion with NMP (Organ Metra) and understanding principle or experience of Normothermic Regional Perfusion.
- Have surgical skills in Liver Transplants and optionally experience in living donor hepatectomies.
- Perform autonomously standard surgical cases in Liver Transplants or Kidney Transplants.
- Rotation in the Kidney transplant service and in the liver transplant service one week per month; provide clinic surgical support the remaining weeks.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide exceptional patient care.
- Capacity to interface with medical staff and APPs
- Academic and Surgical skills
About Weston, Florida: Weston, located in northwest Broward County, is recognized as one of the 10 best towns for families. This serene community offers a gated environment, green living, excellent schools, and numerous special events, making it an ideal place to raise a family.
About Cleveland Clinic Florida: Cleveland Clinic Florida, part of the Cleveland Clinic network, is a multi-specialty academic group practice and a state-of-the-art Medical Center and Hospital. Located in South Florida, one of the largest metropolitan areas in the southeastern United States, we are known globally for our expertise and exceptional patient care.
About Us
For more than 100 years, Cleveland Clinic has been committed to the improvements in patient care, enhancements in medical education and breakthroughs in medical research. The tradition continues with Cleveland Clinic Florida. The Cleveland Clinic Florida region is a nonprofit, multi-specialty healthcare provider that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. The Florida region now includes Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin South Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Martin Tradition Hospital and Cleveland Clinic Weston Hospital, with five hospitals and numerous outpatient centers in Broward, Palm Beach, Martin and St. Lucie Counties. The Florida region is an integral part of Cleveland Clinic, where providing outstanding patient care is based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Physicians at Cleveland Clinic are experts in the treatment of complex conditions that are difficult to diagnose.
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About the Community
Weston is located in northwest Broward County Florida. It is listed in 10 best towns for families offering you all the commodities needed to raise your family in a great and serene environment. Weston also offers a gated community, green living, strong schools and special events. To explore more about Weston, Florida click here.
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