Division Director --Abdominal Transplant Surgery - Loyola University Medical Center

Position Overview

Loyola Medicine and Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine seek an exceptional surgeon to direct the Division of Abdominal Transplantation in the Department of Surgery. The ideal candidate should be a nationally recognized leader with an established record of accomplishments in clinical care, research, and education. The division is a multi‑organ abdominal transplant program that includes liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation, as well as hepatobiliary and robotic surgery. Loyola is an ASTS‑approved site for fellowship training and has an affiliated VA kidney transplantation program. The selected candidate will be committed to the continued growth and development of the abdominal transplant program and the expansion of the hepatobiliary program.

Responsibilities

The Division Director provides leadership, direction, and ongoing administration and management for all aspects of the Abdominal Transplantation Division, including clinical service, surgical education, and research. The candidate is responsible for recruitment and retention of high‑quality faculty, serves as a visible and accessible mentor and role model to all division faculty, and plans and leads initiatives to facilitate clinical quality, academic and clinical productivity, and enhancement of patient satisfaction. The division director works closely with service‑line leadership and department leadership to develop and implement strategic plans to create well‑rounded, high‑quality and efficient clinical services.

Qualifications

• Must have completed an ASTS‑certified program or a program of equivalent certification.
• Board eligible or Board certified by the American Board of Surgery.
• Licensed to practice in the State of Illinois at the time of hire.
• Salary will be commensurate with experience.
• Successful candidate will hold the rank of Professor.

Compensation

• Competitive starting compensation between $159,000 – $985,945
• Salary based on academic rank and experience
• Excellent benefits: Trinity Health Benefits Summary
• Paid time off days
• Paid malpractice, including post‑employment tail coverage
• Relocation expense reimbursement (in accordance with IRS guidelines)
• CME days and allowance
• Additional benefits from LUC or VA (if applicable)

Application Information

Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to Dr. Vivian Gahtan, Chair Department of Surgery, c/o Katie Delaney, Physician Recruitment Office, at LOY‑[email protected] and apply online at

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