Position Summary

The Surgical Director of the Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Program provides strategic, clinical, operational, academic, and quality leadership for the adult kidney and kidney/pancreas transplant programs. The Surgical Director partners closely with the Medical Directors of Kidney and Kidney/Pancreas Transplant, the Surgical Director of Transplant Services, and hospital administration to ensure continued program growth, regulatory compliance, clinical excellence, innovation, and academic advancement.

This role includes approximately 15% non-RVU generating administrative time dedicated to program development, quality oversight, faculty development, infrastructure planning, and strategic growth initiatives.

The Surgical Director is expected to lead the continued expansion of the kidney transplant program, kidney/pancreas transplant program, and the kidney living donor program while maintaining outstanding patient outcomes and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Board Certified (or equivalent) in Surgery.

• Completion of an accredited Transplant Surgery Fellowship.

• Minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in abdominal transplantation with a focus on kidney and kidney/pancreas transplantation.

• Demonstrated experience in kidney living donor transplantation and program development.

• Experience in robotic transplantation and ability to train faculty and trainees in robotic kidney transplantation techniques.

• Current unrestricted Florida medical license.

• Member in good standing of the hospital medical staff.

• Demonstrated leadership experience within a transplant program.

• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective interdisciplinary relationships.

• Demonstrated commitment to mentorship, faculty development, and academic growth.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to lead organizational change.

Nature and Scope of the Position

The Surgical Director is responsible for assisting in the ongoing development, growth, and strategic direction of the Kidney and Kidney/Pancreas Transplant Programs in collaboration with the Adult and Pediatric Medical Directors.

Responsibilities include direct involvement in all levels of transplant care including evaluation of transplant candidates, living and deceased donor selection, waitlist management, perioperative management, and long-term post-transplant care.

The Surgical Director will develop and execute a strategic growth plan to increase kidney and kidney/pancreas transplant volumes, expand the kidney living donor program, enhance referral networks regionally and nationally, and strengthen robotic transplant capabilities.

Administrative Leadership

• Develop, revise, and implement transplant policies, protocols, and practice guidelines.

• Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations including CMS and UNOS.

• Participate in regulatory site visits and insurance reviews.

• Oversee orientation and continuing education of transplant nursing staff and coordinators.

• Strengthen inpatient service line and OR infrastructure.

• Ensure cost-effective delivery of care while maintaining quality standards.

• Maintain strong collaboration with hospital administration and medical staff.

Program Growth & Strategic Development

• Develop and execute a strategic plan to grow kidney, kidney/pancreas, and kidney living donor transplant volumes.

• Expand robotic kidney transplant capabilities and establish the program as a center of excellence.

• Strengthen referral pathways and regional visibility.

• Partner with Business Development to grow referral networks and community engagement.