Abdominal Procurement Surgeon (Per-Diem)

 

About ProCure On-Demand

ProCure On-Demand is a public benefit corporation, founded by transplant surgeons, whose mission is to increase the quantity and quality of organs available for transplantation by offering exceptional surgical organ recovery and logistical services. Our team is a group of talented professionals, diverse in skills and experiences, but like-minded in our commitment to quality, collaboration, and innovation. Do you enjoy the challenge of the organ recovery, and the satisfaction of offering much-needed support to your transplant colleagues? Would you like to become a partner in our efforts to revolutionize the field of organ recovery? If so, please get in touch with us. To learn more about ProCure, visit www.procureodx.com.

About this role

The Abdominal Recovery Surgeons (both Full-time and Per-Diem roles) are responsible for providing on-demand abdominal organ recovery services for transplant programs and organ procurement organizations (OPOs) nationwide. We have multiple roles available across the country and are currently interviewing for per diem roles only; currently all full-time positions are filled.  We expect more full-time positions to become available in 2024-2025, and preference for those positions will be given to active network surgeons.

Per-Diem Abdominal Recovery Surgeon Roles: Your schedule and availability is entirely self-determined and should not conflict with your clinical practice. There is no pressure to accept any case, and there is no minimum service obligation. Come join our team and increase organ utilization and improve transplant outcomes while being financially rewarded on your own schedule. Compensation is highly competitive and significantly higher than national cardiothoracic locum rates.

Full-Time Abdominal Recovery Surgeon Roles: Our full-time Abdominal Recovery Surgeon roles require not only the most skilled surgeons, but also surgeons with innovative mindsets that are committed to disrupting the status quo to build out better solutions. To attract the right candidates, we are offering a very competitive and comprehensive compensation package.

Essential Functions

  • Surgical dissection and recovery of abdominal organs (Liver, kidneys, pancreas) for transplantation and research

  • Intraoperative assessment of organ quality including preforming intraoperative liver biopsy

  • Cannulation of liver grafts onto various ex-vivo machine perfusion platforms (e.g., Organox; necessary training will be provided)

  • Communication with implanting surgeon regarding organ quality/anatomical issues

  • Education of residents/fellows/first assists in abdominal recovery in the role as paid assistants

Qualifications

  • MD/DO Degree and completion of an ASTS-accredited 2-year abdominal transplant surgery fellowship

  • Active state medical license with maintenance of AICN privileges

  • Facility and comfort with organ recovery from both brain-dead and donation after cardiac death (DCD) donors

  • Outstanding interpersonal communication skills; ability to work calmly under pressure; consummate professionalism in every aspect

Essential Skills

  • A commitment to quality

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills

  • Self-starter

  • Strong collaboration skills

  • Courage to innovate and enthusiasm to change the status quo

Job Location: Anywhere in the US

ProCure On-Demand is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.