Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare seeks a Kidney Transplant Surgical Director Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare seeks a Kidney Transplant Surgical Director Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

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Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$101K

• $131K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Medicine 5 years BC/BE Surgery Patient care Doctor of Osteopathy Medical License Senior level Communication skills Full Job Description If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One! Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare strives to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South. Working at Methodist LeBonheur Healthcare means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations, and a consistent thriving for excellence. What you will do The Methodist Transplant Institute, in partnership with The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC), is accepting applications for a transplant surgeon to serve as the surgical director of kidney transplantation. As a leader in the field of organ transplantation for more than 40 years, this transplant program provides liver, kidney and pancreas transplantation, living donor organ transplantation, and hepatobiliary surgery to patients with end stage organ disease in the Midsouth. The ideal candidate for the surgical director would have greater than 5 years post fellowship experience in deceased and living donor kidney transplantation. Experience in pancreas transplantation and/or laparoscopic or robotic living donor nephrectomy would be beneficial. The surgical director should be a charismatic, skilled leader with a track record of supporting excellent patient outcomes, fostering program growth, and ensuring compliance with UNOS and OPTN rules and bylaws. The surgical director should be able to build relationships with community and internal partners, as the director will be joining an established, high volume kidney transplant program. The surgical director would work side by side with the medical directors and senior administrative director of transplant to ensure high quality patient outcomes while broadening the reach of the Methodist Transplant Institute. The kidney surgical director should be fellowship trained in an ASTS accredited abdominal transplant fellowship as well as be board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. Participation in the training of medical students, general surgery residents and transplant surgery fellows is expected. Opportunities to participate in clinical and translational research exist through our endowed Transplant Research Institute. Supervision of advance practice providers is required. The kidney transplant surgical director will model behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. Salary and benefits package will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Education/Formal Training Requirements MD/DO Completion of an accredited American Board of Surgery general surgery residency program and an ASTS-approved fellowship program in solid organ transplantation Work Experience Requirements Board certified with a minimum of 5 years of kidney transplant surgery experience Candidates must meet the

OPTN/UNOS

Certification for primary kidney transplant surgeon and must be actively performing living donor nephrectomies and kidney transplants in their current position Proven leadership ability along with excellent team building, collaboration, as well as exceptional verbal and written communication skills Strong interest in laparoscopic or robotic living donor nephrectomy would be preferable Licenses and Certifications Requirements Licensed Physician Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners American Board of Surgery Certification Physical Demands Must be physically and mentally able, with or without reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position without endangering the health and safety of self and others. The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are medium work

• exerting up to 50 lbs.

of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Boasting one of the South’s largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community. Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence. A Brief Overview The Physician is responsible for working with the nursing staff and physicians to provide comprehensive medical services and ensure the safety and quality of clinical care in the physician practice and Methodist LeBonheur Hospitals. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values. What you will do Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations and assessments using best practices to diagnose and treat patients. Prescribes pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens as appropriate to assessed medical conditions. Refers patients to specialists and to relevant patient care components as appropriate. Evaluates patient for need for and level of prescription medicines required and considers alternative techniques for patient care. Manages the daily operations of a specific medical program, patient care unit, or research function. Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required. Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards. Participates in specified health promotion, education and/or prevention programs. Explains procedures and discusses test results or prescribed treatments with patients and their families as needed. Orders, performs, and interprets tests, and analyzes records, reports, and examination information to diagnose patients’ condition. Maintains accurate and timely completion of all documentation within 3 days of visit or discharge. Coordinates work with nurses, social workers, rehabilitation therapists, pharmacists, psychologists and other health care providers. Supports call coverage for the practice and hospitals. Maintains productivity at acceptable levels. Focuses on high patient and family satisfaction and retention. Develops strong partnership with fellow physicians and support staff. Education Qualifications MD/DO Experience Qualifications No prior work experience Skills and Abilities Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care. Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment. Knowledge of community medical diagnostic and patient care services in area of medical expertise. Ability to supervise, advise, and train clinical professionals and/or students in areas of expertise. Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment in area of expertise. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards. Ability to observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress. Knowledge of relevant drugs and non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and ability to prescribe dosages and instruct patients in correct usage. Licenses and Certifications Medical Doctor

• Arkansas
• Arkansas State Medical Board Medical Doctor
• Mississippi
• Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure Medical Doctor
• Tennessee
• Tennessee State Board of Medical Examiners Osteopathic Physician Tennessee
• Tennessee Board of Osteophathic Examination Board Certified Physician
• American Board of Medical Specialties National Board Certified Physician
• The National Board of Physicians and Surgeons AOA Board Certified Physician-Specialty American Osteopathic Association Board Certified DO National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME) Supervision Provided by this Position Administrator, nurse practitioner, and support staff Physical Demands Must be physically and mentally able, with or without reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the position without endangering the health and safety of self and others.

The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion. Must have good balance and coordination. The physical requirements of this position are: medium work

• exerting up to 50 lbs.

of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading. Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact. Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials. Ability to react quickly to emergency situations. Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity. Boasting one of the South’s largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.