Procurement Cardiac Surgeon at Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern Virginia

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The Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is seeking an experienced Thoracic Organ Procurement Surgeon to join our heart and lung transplant team. Successful candidates will have cardiac and thoracic surgery board certification, prior thoracic organ recovery experience as primary surgeon and meet OPO credentialing requirements for ACIN registration.

Clinical responsibilities include:

• Evaluation of donor organs (heart, lung, and heart/lung) and organ procurement including DCD recoveries
• Participation in normothermic regional perfusion
• Supervision of surgical assist, preservation, perfusion, or other organ recovery support staff
• Availability on a rotational basis to provide 24/7 coverage and to work in teams when needed to support multiple or sequential procurements

Required skills:

• Extensive surgical experience
• Leadership, time management, teamwork and problem-solving
• Knowledge of transplant/organ procurement regulations
• Excellent communication skills in normal or high-pressure situations
• Flexibility and ability to respond in urgent situations

Additional Requirements • An MD or DO degree with board certification in Cardiac Surgery, Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Transplant, Lung Transplant & Thoracic Surgery Preferred.

• Current or eligibility for an unrestricted Virginia state medical license. • Excellent interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills for both clinical and non-clinical audiences, in group settings or one-on-one. • Expertise in establishing physician relationships combined with the ability to manage an interdisciplinary team while appreciating and fostering peer participation from all disciplines. • Advocate for organizational Mission, Vision and Values

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About Inova Fairfax Medical Campus:

• 923 beds
• US News 2021 ranked #1 Hospital in DC and Virginia
• Only Level I Trauma Center in Northern Virginia
• Comprehensive Stroke Certified
• "A" from The Leapfrog Group's Hospital Safety Grade
• Diverse Patient Population
• Proximity to Washington DC (Large Metropolitan Area)