Medical Director for Solid Organ Transplant Surgery

Description Specialization: Surgery Transplant $ Salary Estimate: $500,000 - $550,000 / year Job Summary: Surgical Director, Solid Organ Transplant Surgery HCA HealthONE Transplant Specialists | Denver, Colorado HCA HealthONE Transplant Specialists is seeking an accomplished Surgical Director of Solid Organ Transplant Surgery to provide clinical and strategic leadership for our nationally recognized transplant program located at HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's (PSL) in Denver, Colorado. This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing transplant program with exceptional outcomes while helping shape the future growth of kidney, liver, and living donor transplantation throughout the Rocky Mountain region. The Surgical Director will partner closely with hospital leadership, multidisciplinary clinical teams, and regional stakeholders to advance program quality, innovation, growth, and physician engagement. Opportunity Highlights Serve as Surgical Director for a comprehensive solid organ transplant program Lead strategic growth initiatives across kidney, liver, and living donor transplantation Collaborate with experienced transplant surgeons, hepatologists, nephrologists, and multidisciplinary teams Guide quality improvement efforts and maintain outstanding clinical outcomes Opportunity to develop and expand a pancreas transplant program Perform complex abdominal organ transplantation, hepatobiliary surgery, and advanced minimally invasive procedures Practice at a tertiary referral center serving Colorado and surrounding states Participate in living donor surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic donor procedures Qualified Candidates Board Certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery Completion of an ASTS-accredited Transplant Surgery Fellowship Eligible to serve as Primary Kidney and Liver Transplant Surgeon per UNOS requirements Demonstrated leadership experience in transplant surgery or transplant program administration Strong commitment to quality, patient safety, and program development Interest and expertise in HPB surgery Experience with or interest in laparoscopic and robotic living donor procedures Interest in developing and growing a pancreas transplant program BLS and ACLS certification Incentive/Benefits Package Competitive compensation package with leadership stipend Potential additional compensation for administrative and call coverage responsibilities Sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, educational support, and quality incentives may be available Paid malpractice coverage Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, prescription, life, and disability benefits 401(k) with employer matching contributions Employee Stock Purchase Plan CME allowance, paid CME time, and license reimbursement Generous paid time off and family-focused benefits Robust wellness and financial planning resources About HCA HealthONE Transplant Specialists and HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's The HCA HealthONE Transplant Specialists team provides comprehensive care for patients with liver, kidney, pancreatic, and hepatobiliary diseases. Our fully certified and accredited transplant program consistently achieves quality outcomes that surpass national benchmarks. Licensed for 687 beds Major tertiary referral center for Colorado and contiguous states Nationally respected destination program for complex medical and surgical care Part of HCA HealthONE, Denver's largest healthcare system and HCA Healthcare, one of the nation's leading healthcare organizations Live and Work in Denver Denver continues to rank among the most desirable cities in America, offering an unmatched balance of career opportunity and outdoor lifestyle. With more than 300 days of sunshine annually, world-class dining and entertainment, and easy access to the Rocky Mountains, Denver provides exceptional quality of life for physicians and their families. Enjoy skiing, hiking, cycling, and year-round outdoor recreation, all within minutes of a vibrant and growing metropolitan area. Join a premier transplant program where you can make a lasting impact on patients, physicians, and the future of transplantation throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Apply share Share Email X Facebook LinkedIn bookmark_border Save Job bookmark Unsave Job // Save Jobs functionality detectsavedjob('J-049156','save-job','unsave-job');