Physician - Transplant Surgery

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Visas Accepted N/A Specialty Transplant Surgery - Kidney Practice Details Sanford Health is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Transplant Surgeon to join Transplant Surgery department in Fargo, North Dakota. Completion of an ASTS-certified transplant surgery training program, UNOS certification, and ability to obtain ND license required. Join developed kidney transplant surgery team and partner with our experienced transplant surgeon In addition to a well-established kidney transplant program, the institution is in the early planning stages of developing a liver transplant program. This effort is currently in the exploratory and strategic development phase. Candidates with dual training or experience in both kidney and liver transplantation are strongly encouraged to apply and may have the opportunity to contribute to the clinical planning, program development, and future growth of liver transplantation at our institution. Candidate should possess strong clinical expertise in kidney transplantation, minimal invasive living donor nephrectomies, as well as surgical vascular access creation and PD catheter placement Academic appointment available through the University of North Dakota School of Medicine Research opportunities are available, but not required Region’s only Level I ACS verified Adult Trauma Center + Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center Individuals with interest in teaching medical students and surgery residents are of particular interest Community Description The Fargo-Moorhead and West Fargo metro area is a diverse, family-oriented community of 250,000 people that offers high quality of life and low cost of living. Outstanding schools, a vibrant business community, a thriving downtown district, cultural activities, and a wide variety of sports and recreation are just a few of the many reasons people love to call the Fargo area home. Job Description Performs transplant surgery, laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy, inpatient & ambulatory patient management, & inpatient transplant consultations. Qualifications M.D. or D.O. degree Successful completion of a fellowship in Transplant Surgery Must hold an active medical license for each state in which the physician practices – either physically or virtually. Must have a DEA for each state in which the physician physically practices. Board Certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery or equivalent (American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada). If physician is not board certified upon commencement of employment, they must achieve board certification as outlined in the privileging documents. Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists. Compensation Sanford Health offers a nationally competitive compensation plan with an additional physician benefits package including a health, dental and vision insurance, 401K plan, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, CME allowance, allowed time away, malpractice insurance and tail coverage, and a relocation allowance. Recruiter Information Jenna Berlinger, Physician Recruiter Phone: +1 (701) 2346510 Or [email protected] Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [email protected].

Requirements

M.D. or D.O. degree
Successful completion of a fellowship in Transplant Surgery
Must hold an active medical license for each state in which the physician practices – either physically or virtually.
Must have a DEA for each state in which the physician physically practices.
Board Certified in General Surgery by the American Board of Surgery or equivalent (American Osteopathic Board of Surgery, Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada). If physician is not board certified upon commencement of employment, they must achieve board certification as outlined in the privileging documents.
Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

Nice To Haves

Candidates with dual training or experience in both kidney and liver transplantation are strongly encouraged to apply and may have the opportunity to contribute to the clinical planning, program development, and future growth of liver transplantation at our institution.
Individuals with interest in teaching medical students and surgery residents are of particular interest