Transplant Surgery Job at Veterans Health Administration in Pittsburgh, PA

Kidney and Liver Transplant Surgeons Needed at VA Pittsburgh Medical Center

The Pittsburgh VA Health Care System (VAPHS), among the most innovative and forward-looking in the nation, provides exceptional healthcare to our nation’s Veterans, trains America’s future healthcare providers, and conducts research that contributes to medical advancements. VHA is the largest healthcare system in the United States, and VAPHS has state-of-the-art surgical technologies and serves as the acute tertiary care referral center for a large veteran population in Western Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. VAPHS is closely affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh.

We are seeking a highly qualified Kidney/Liver Transplant Surgeons (either fee basis or full/part time permanent) to provide care to our nation’s Veterans. This role blends clinical excellence, program leadership, education, and collaborative team-based care. As a Transplant Surgeon, you will be a key member of a nationally recognized transplant center within the VA system, working closely with National partners to deliver transplant evaluations, optimize Veteran transplant candidates, and ensure continuity of care post-transplant.

Benefits: Below benefits are available to full/part-time employees. Fee basis physicians receive generous fee schedule and malpractice insurance.

Work Schedule: Negotiable
Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Eligible for up to $200k in student loan reimbursement

Hiring Incentive: Incentives are authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Pittsburgh Highlights:

• Family-friendly city with low cost of living and affordable housing in green, beautiful neighborhoods
• Abundant historical/cultural sites and events including the Carnegie Museums (Art, Natural History, Science, and Andy Warhol), a multitude of other visual/performing arts institutions, and a lively music scene featuring local, national, and international stars.
• Plenty of outdoor activities with green parks for hiking/biking (Schenley Park, Frick Park, and Highland Park) and rivers for canoeing and kayaking.
• If you are a sports fan, Pittsburgh is home to the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates professional teams.
• Pittsburgh International Airport for ease of travel to your other favorite destinations.