Description

Baylor Scott & White - Dallas:

Is seeking an accomplished and visionary Lung Transplant Surgical Director to lead and expand our lung transplant service with the goal of achieving high-volume center status. This role blends clinical excellence, surgical leadership, and strategic program development to drive exceptional patient outcomes and support the continued growth of a high-performing transplant program.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide surgical leadership for the lung transplant program

• Perform lung transplant surgeries and related thoracic procedures

• Develop and implement program strategies to enhance quality, outcomes, and volume

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., UNOS, CMS)

• Mentor and supervise surgical staff, fellows, and residents

• Participate in research initiatives, clinical trials, and academic publications

• Collaborate with hospital leadership on strategic planning and program growth

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in medicine with board certification in Thoracic Surgery

• Fellowship training in cardiothoracic or thoracic transplant surgery preferred

• Significant experience in lung transplantation with a strong surgical track record

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a transplant program or surgical department

• Eligibility for medical licensure in Texas.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience building or expanding transplant programs

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a complex clinical environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance incentives

• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement)

• CME allowance and academic support

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

About the Organization

Baylor Scott & White Health is the largest not-for-profit health system in Texas, providing accessible, high-quality care through an integrated network that includes the Health Plan, Research Institute, Quality Alliance, and the MyBSWHealth digital platform. With 51 hospitals and more than 1,200 access points-including major academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth, and Temple-we deliver comprehensive care from primary services to nationally recognized specialty

care. Founded over a century ago as a Christian ministry of healing, we now serve more than three million Texans each year.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to: Rimsha Siddiqui, Physician Recruiter at Rimsha.Siddiqui@BSWHealth.org

Join us in advancing life-saving lung transplant care and shaping the future of thoracic surgery.

Qualifications

• Doctorate Degree in medicine with board certification in Thoracic Surgery

• Fellowship training in cardiothoracic or thoracic transplant surgery preferred

• Significant experience in lung transplantation with a strong surgical track record

• Demonstrated leadership experience in a transplant program or surgical department

• Eligibility for medical licensure in Texas.