Transplant Surgery Job at HCA Healthcare in Texas

Job ID: 1462128

Employer Job ID: J-050496

Physician | Transplant Surgery Job | TX

Dual Organ Transplant Surgeon

Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant

part of HCA Healthcare

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Job Description

Description

Specialization:
Surgery Transplant

Job Summary:

The Methodist Transplant Institute, based at Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant in San Antonio, Texas, is seeking a board-certified transplant surgeon with expertise in liver and kidney transplantation. This opportunity is ideal for a highly skilled surgeon to join a nationally recognized program within a dynamic and integrated health system.

About the Program:
Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital is a 250-bed facility dedicated to transplantation services. It is part of the Methodist Healthcare System, a comprehensive hospital network serving South Texas. The transplant institute has a 40-year legacy of surgical excellence and outstanding clinical outcomes and recognized as the most respected and preferred healthcare provider in South Texas.

Transplant Program Highlights:

Over 350 kidney transplants performed annually, among the highest volumes in the nation
The liver transplant program, established in 2001, has completed over 1,000 liver transplants and averages 65 transplants per year
Recognized nationally for top-tier patient and graft survival outcomes; previously ranked #1 in SRTR for risk-adjusted outcomes (2021 release)
Home to the largest live donor kidney transplant program in the United States
Operates the largest single-center kidney paired exchange program in the nation
Serves a broad geographic area, including San Antonio, Austin, Corpus Christi, McAllen, Harlingen, Brownsville, El Paso, Midland/Odessa, San Angelo, and Lubbock
Fully integrated, multidisciplinary transplant team including surgery, nephrology, hepatology, nursing, administration, and support staff under a unified care model

Candidate Qualifications:

Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery, completion of an ASTS-accredited abdominal transplant fellowship
Eligible for an unrestricted Texas medical license
Experienced physicians and new graduates will be considered
The ability to independently perform deceased donor liver and kidney transplantation is required
Proficient in liver transplantation and laparoscopic donor nephrectomy’s
Desire to work in a consensus model of very experienced group of hepatologists, nephrologists, and transplant surgeons with low resident participation

Incentive and Benefits Package:

Competitive salary with unmatched potential for flexibility and career growth
Low cost of living in vibrant San Antonio
Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
CME time and dues allowance
401(k) with company matching

San Antonio is home to 2.5 million people and is experiencing solid economic growth in industries such as bioscience and healthcare, aerospace, IT and cybersecurity and green technologies. San Antonio's MSA is expected to add up to 1.1 million new residents and 500,000 new jobs by 2040. This growing city offers big-city amenities and world-renowned attractions coupled with a relaxed and inviting atmosphere for all ages. San Antonio residents also enjoy a cost of living slightly below the national average due to lower housing costs, as well as no state income tax.