Administrator Transplant Services : Abdominal Transplant Administration
About The Position
Transform Lives. Lead Innovation. Shape the Future of Transplant Care. The Director of Transplant Services serves as the senior administrative leader for Hoag’s nationally recognized Kidney and Liver Transplant Programs. In this highly visible and mission-driven role, you will drive strategic growth, clinical excellence, and operational performance across the service line—ensuring life-saving care is delivered with innovation, compassion, and industry-leading outcomes. This is more than a leadership position—it’s an opportunity to transform and save lives at scale. You will shape the future of transplant services at Hoag, driving innovation, expanding access, and delivering outcomes that set the national standard.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, Health Administration or related field
- 10+ years of relevant experience in healthcare administration (preferably in an academic medical center) with multiple specialties and complexity driven populations is required
- 3+ years of progressive management/leadership experience required.
- Effective leadership and communication skills with diverse groups, including physicians, managers, and employees is required.
- Established track record of success in administrative responsibilities to include medical staff relationships, financial planning, revenue cycle, contract negotiation, and human resource development and management required.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in Health Administration, Business Administration or equivalent degree
- 2+ years of experience in solid organ transplantation and multi-organ transplant experience preferred.
- Previous Transplant Administrator experience preferred
- Registered Nurse - RN (CA DCA)
Responsibilities
- Own and continuously evolve a forward-looking, multi-year strategic roadmap—identifying growth opportunities, program expansion, and new market positioning strategies
- Champion initiatives that elevate Hoag’s transplant programs to destination status regionally and nationally
- Lead payer contracting strategy, including Centers of Excellence designations and innovative carve-out agreements
- Strengthen Hoag’s reputation as a preferred transplant provider through strategic partnerships and value-based positioning
- Redesign and optimize the full transplant journey—from referral and evaluation through long-term follow-up
- Ensure a seamless, patient-centered experience that delivers exceptional clinical and satisfaction outcomes
- Architect scalable staffing models and care delivery frameworks to support sustained program growth
- Align resources, workflows, and technology to maximize efficiency and access to care
- Oversee the Transplant Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program and chair the Transplant Quality Council
- Benchmark performance against SRTR data and national leaders, proactively driving improvements to maintain top-tier outcomes
- Ensure continuous readiness for CMS and OPTN surveys with zero-surprise compliance
- Lead the implementation of evolving regulatory requirements while maintaining operational stability
- Serve as Hoag’s primary liaison with the local Organ Procurement Organization (OPO), advancing organ utilization and fostering a culture of donation
- Represent Hoag on regional and national stages, including OPTN committees and professional associations, influencing the future of transplant care
- Lead outreach and education initiatives to expand the transplant referral network
- Build strong relationships with referring physicians, health systems, and community stakeholders
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
