Transplant Surgeon

Join Atrium Health as a Transplant Surgeon in Charlotte, NC—part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country.

At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.

The Department of Surgery, Division of Abdominal Transplant at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center – Wake Forest University School of Medicine is seeking a faculty
Abdominal Transplant Procurement Surgeon
to join our expanding abdominal transplant program. The surgeon will be embedded within the Division of Abdominal Transplant and fully engaged in our clinical, academic, and research missions.

• Primary responsibility for
  abdominal organ procurement
  (kidney, liver, pancreas) from DBD and DCD donors
• Participation in donor selection, management, and coordination with OPO partners
• Active involvement in
  normothermic machine perfusion (NMP)and
  abdominal normothermic regional perfusion (A‑NRP)
• On‑call organ recovery requiring ground and air travel
• Teaching and mentorship of residents, fellows, and medical students
• Academic opportunities aligned with the Wake Forest University School of Medicine faculty track

• MD/DO with eligibility for North Carolina licensure
• Board certification/eligibility in General Surgery; completion of an abdominal transplant fellowship
• Minimum 3 years of abdominal procurement experience and/ormultiorgan abdominal transplant experience
• Demonstrated expertise in
  ex‑vivo organ perfusion
  and advanced organ preservation technologies
• Ability to meet ACIN, CMS, and ASTS criteria for procurement surgeons
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
• Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
• Educational assistance and professional development programs
• Paid medical liability insurance
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
• Relocation assistance