Associate or Professor - Medical Director of Heart Transplant

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Director (MD) for the Heart Transplant Program provides strategic, clinical, operational, and administrative leadership for the pediatric heart transplant program. Working in partnership with hospital, physician, nursing, and administrative leadership, the MD is accountable for the delivery of high-quality, safe, compliant, and cost-effective transplant care across the continuum of care. The role oversees program growth, regulatory compliance, quality outcomes, clinical operations, education, research, and community engagement while advancing the organization's goals related to patient experience, access, innovation, and clinical excellence. The MD serves as the physician leader for the program, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, supporting faculty and staff development, ensuring compliance with CMS, UNOS, and other regulatory requirements, and promoting outstanding outcomes for patients and families.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (MD/DO), or equivalent.
• Board Certified in Pediatrics
• Meet UNOS physician requirements

Nice To Haves

• Advanced training in Heart Failure and Heart Transplant
• Prior experience with program development, teaching or research.

Responsibilities

• Provides medical, operational, and strategic leadership for the Heart Transplant Program.
• Oversees transplant patient selection, listing, clinical management, and program operations.
• Leads development and implementation of clinical policies, protocols, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Directs quality, patient safety, performance improvement, and outcome monitoring initiatives.
• Collaborates with physicians, nursing, administrative, and ancillary leaders to ensure high-quality, efficient care delivery.
• Supports program growth through strategic planning, business development, community outreach, and referral management.
• Participates in budgeting, resource planning, workforce development, recruitment, and performance management.
• Oversees education, training, mentoring, and research activities supporting the program's academic mission.
• Represents the program with regulatory agencies, professional organizations, referring providers, and community partners.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 11/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree