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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Liver Transplant Surgeon to join our multidisciplinary transplant team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing complex liver transplant surgeries, managing pre-operative and post-operative care, and collaborating with hepatologists, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for patients. This role requires exceptional surgical expertise, a deep understanding of liver diseases, and a commitment to patient-centered care.
As a Liver Transplant Surgeon, you will evaluate patients for liver transplantation, determine candidacy, and participate in the selection process. You will also be responsible for performing both living donor and deceased donor liver transplants, as well as managing surgical complications and long-term follow-up care. The role involves participation in transplant rounds, multidisciplinary meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
The successful candidate must be board-certified in general surgery with fellowship training in transplant surgery. A strong background in hepatobiliary surgery and experience in liver transplantation is essential. You must also possess excellent communication skills, leadership abilities, and a dedication to advancing the field through research and education.
This is a full-time position that may require on-call duties, weekend coverage, and participation in academic activities. The Liver Transplant Surgeon will also be expected to contribute to the training of surgical residents and fellows, as well as engage in clinical research to improve transplant outcomes.
If you are passionate about saving lives through liver transplantation and want to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
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- Evaluate patients for liver transplant candidacy
- Manage pre-operative and post-operative care of transplant patients
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including hepatologists and anesthesiologists
- Participate in transplant selection committee meetings
- Handle surgical complications and provide long-term follow-up care
- Contribute to clinical research and quality improvement initiatives
- Train and mentor surgical residents and fellows
- Maintain accurate and detailed medical records
- Participate in on-call and weekend coverage as needed
Requirements
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- Board certification in General Surgery
- Fellowship training in Transplant Surgery
- Extensive experience in liver transplantation procedures
- Strong knowledge of hepatobiliary diseases
- Excellent surgical and decision-making skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Strong communication and leadership abilities
- Commitment to patient-centered care
- Willingness to participate in academic and research activities
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have board certification in General Surgery?
- Have you completed a fellowship in Transplant Surgery?
- How many liver transplant surgeries have you performed?
- Are you experienced in both living and deceased donor transplants?
- Can you describe your approach to managing post-operative complications?
- Are you willing to participate in on-call and weekend duties?
- Do you have experience training surgical residents or fellows?
- What is your experience with clinical research in transplantation?
- How do you collaborate with other members of the transplant team?
- What motivates you to work in liver transplantation?
