Associate Program Director, Lung Transplantation

Jefferson has long been a sought-after destination for next-generation pulmonary care. In 2017, with a transformational investment from the Kormans, our lung program was elevated to the national stage with the establishment of the Jane and Leonard Korman Respiratory Institute.

By combining Jefferson's distinguished physician-scientists with the world-class expertise of National Jewish Health, the Korman Respiratory Institute is actively reimagining academic medicine in the modern era with a unique "no limits" approach to healthcare innovation. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a rapidly expanding health network, we are enhancing our signature brand of next-generation care with caring on a local, regional, and national scale. The Institute's success helped Jefferson Health achieve the ranking for Pulmonology and Lung Surgery in the 2023 U.S. News & World Report.

Since the inception of Korman Respiratory Institute, its advanced lung disease program has become one of the largest in the Delaware Valley region. Addition of lung transplant program with a focus on excellent patient experience and outcomes is the natural next step in the Korman endeavor.

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals/Korman Respiratory Institute is seeking a Lung Transplant Pulmonologist to expand its Lung Transplant program. This full-time clinical position is at the Assistant Professor to Associate Professor Level. As a physician in the Korman Respiratory Institute, the candidate will work in a highly collaborative environment with cardiothoracic surgeons, intensivists, and other transplant specialists. Pulmonologists within the program are responsible for the entire continuum of care for lung transplant patients including pre- and post-lung transplant in both inpatient and outpatient settings. As part of the academic team, the candidate will be expected to participate in the multidisciplinary ICU rounds with colleagues, residents and fellows, as well as participate in scholarly activities including clinical research and medical education. Successful candidates must have a medical degree or equivalent and have passed specialty Boards in Medicine and Pulmonary and Critical Care. The lung transplant program is part of a comprehensive multi-organ transplant institute (e.g., heart, lung, liver, kidney, and pancreas).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

CLINICAL:

• Provides Pulmonary Transplant Services for the Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals/Korman Respiratory Institute and the affiliated clinic.
• Responsibilities include charting, notes, in-basket tasking and MyChart messages.
• Provides instruction and supervision for medical students, residents and fellows and its affiliated institutions in the areas of critical care, clinics, consults and lectures.

QUALITY IMPROVEMENT:

• Participates in the quality assurance and performance improvement for the Lung Transplant Program.
• Responsible to the CEO of Korman Respiratory Institute
• Responsible to the Medical Director of Lung Transplant Program
• Responsible for teaching, research, service, and related administrative activities.
• Responsible for academic advising and related activities.
• May represent the university, college/school, or department during outreach activities.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, in-services, current literature, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends in fields of expertise, supporting and promoting education and research

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM:
Candidates must be Board Certified in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care.
Must have current, unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Pennsylvania.
PREFERRED: Completion of a formal Lung Transplant Fellowship program.
Or completion of a dedicated lung transplant track within the 3 year Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship training.
Or prior clinical experience of working as a transplant pulmonologist for 1 year or more.
Candidates with three years or more of experience as a full-time transplant pulmonologist with an aptitude toward administration and quality improvement could be considered for the position of Associate Medical Director, Lung Transplant Program.
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)