The Transplant Surgeon will join a team of experienced surgeons to facilitate program growth and development, performing kidney and pancreas transplants. The role includes opportunities for clinical research and participation in medical education.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have completed an accredited general surgery residency and an ASTS-approved fellowship in solid organ transplantation. They should be eligible to practice in Virginia and have experience with living donor nephrectomies and kidney transplantation.
City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift First (Days) Provider Specialty Transplant Surgery Overview: Overview Sentara Medical Group is seeking a skilled and experienced Abdominal Transplant Surgeon to join our well-established transplant programs in Norfolk, Virginia.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated, team-oriented physician with strong clinical and interpersonal skills to help shape and expand a dynamic program.
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital has been a leading center for kidney and pancreas transplants since 1972, performing over 2,000 successful transplants and offering comprehensive care for patients with end-stage renal disease.
The Sentara Transplant center is recognized as one of the most active kidney transplant centers in Virginia, performing between 90-120 transplants annually including multivesicular kidney pancreas and heart kidney transplants.
The program also offers robotic and laparoscopic living donor kidney transplantation and participates with the National Kidney Registry.
Additionally, 8-12 pediatric kidney transplants are performed annually in collaboration with the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters.
Position Highlights: Join a team of 2 experienced Abdominal Transplant surgeons, to facilitate program growth and development.
The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience and demonstrate robust capabilities with a commitment to quality and regulatory metrics.
There are opportunities for clinical and translational research and participation in medical student and resident education are expected.
Education Completion of an accredited American Board of Surgery general surgery residency program and an ASTS-approved fellowship program in solid organ transplantation.
Eligible for or a licensed to practice medicine in Virginia Candidates must be actively performing or trained to perform living donor nephrectomies and kidney transplantation in their current position and have a strong interest in living donor kidney transplantation.
Preferred experience/training in Liver transplantation Certification/Licensure Eligible for or a licensed to practice medicine in Virginia (Required) Benefit Highlights: Comprehensive Benefits and Retirement Packages $7,500 CME per year to advance your expertise Sign-on and Commencement bonus Annual Quality Bonus Malpractice and Tail Coverage Generous Paid Time Off Fully Integrated EHR (Epic) Live Where others Vacation, Wonderful Coastal living- consistently ranked among the top places to live in US Sentara Norfolk General Hospital serves the 7 cities that comprise “Hampton Roads” and includes Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, and Suffolk.
Benefits
Life Insurance
Medical
Dental
Vision Plans
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Pet Insurance
Critical Illness Plans
Tuition Assistance
Adoption
Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement
Emergency Backup Care
401k/403B with Employer Match
Student Debt Pay Down
Legal Resources Plan
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Annual CME Allowance
100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage
Paid Parental and Family Caregiver Leave
The area offers an affordable and spectacular lifestyle which blends culture with water-front living.
Come to this beautiful city and coastal community rich in history, culture, and recreation; dedicated to quality education and work-life balance.
There is access to exceptional public and private schools, colleges, and universities and endless all-season recreation.
Four mild and distinctive seasons with moderate temperatures make year-round outdoor living possible.
Music and theater venues abound.
Easy drive or train ride to Washington DC, Richmond or the Research Triangle of NC.
Sentara Health is an award-winning, nationally recognized, innovative, nonprofit healthcare system.
Our physician-led organization is a top-tier, high performing multi-specialty group that brings together over 2,000 providers to deliver quality and compassionate care to our communities.
Join us in Norfolk and step into a fulfilling career where compassionate care meets professional growth.
Contact and discover why Norfolk is not just a place to work, but a place to call home.
Contact Kay Miller- kmmille1@sentara.com .
Benefits
Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
Emergency Backup Care
Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
Life Insurance
401k/403B with Employer Match
Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
Annual CME Allowance
Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
Pet Insurance
Legal Resources Plan
100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage
Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met Providers at Sentara are eligible for special benefits such as Annual CME Allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs providers in the following states: North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!
