Heart Transplant Surgery NON-ACGME Fellowship

Heart Transplant Fellowship Opportunity in Pennsylvania

Job at a Glance:

• Location: Pennsylvania
• Role: Heart Transplant Surgeon
• Schedule: Full-time

UPMC is recruiting a Heart & Lung Transplant Fellow to participate in advanced training across two high‑volume services. The fellow will facilitate the Heart and Lung Transplant services with graded responsibility toward independence under the direction of the heart and lung division co-chiefs. The structure of the fellowship is rotation-based. In addition to surgical management, the fellow will serve as a teaching assistant for junior cardiothoracic fellows and residents, contributing to bedside teaching, case‑based education, and structured didactics.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day management of heart and lung transplant inpatients, including pre‑, intra‑, and post‑operative care, ICU rounding, and discharge planning.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with transplant cardiology, pulmonology, advanced heart and lung failure teams, ECMO/VAD services, infectious diseases, pharmacy, PT/OT, social work, and care management.
• Participate in organ offers/list management, selection conferences, operative planning, and OR participation for transplant and related procedures.
• Engage in quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives within the transplant programs.
• Participate in call as assigned.

What Can You Bring to UPMC?

• Expertise in heart transplant surgery, with a commitment to excellence in patient care and surgical outcomes.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Dedication to advancing medical knowledge and contributing to the mission of improving community health.

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• Competitive compensation package with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development, including continuing education and career advancement.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance, including wellness programs and PTO.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and resources to support your practice.

UPMC's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

• UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. UPMC is committed to advancing diversity through programs that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other initiatives to support a diverse workforce.

About University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education.

Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania.

Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas.

UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. UPMC is committed to advancing diversity through programs that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other initiatives to support a diverse workforce. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.