TGH Florida Academic Surgical Director Heart Transplant Opening at Pinnacle Health Group

Surgical Director Heart Transplant

Tampa General Hospital (TGH) and the University of South Florida (USF Health) invite applications for Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation. This is a rare leadership opportunity to direct and expand a high-performing, nationally prominent transplant program within a rapidly growing academic health system known for innovation, quality, and scale.

USF was recently ranked public university in Florida and in the nation for research by the National Science Foundation, underscoring its national prominence and commitment to academic innovation.

Tampa General Hospital (TGH) - the primary teaching hospital for USF - is ranked in the nation for transplants, completing 889 transplants in 2024, a new national record. Since 1974, TGH has performed over 14,000 transplants, more than doubling its annual volume in the last six years.

Lead surgical strategy, performance, and growth for adult heart transplantation

Partner with heart failure cardiology, anesthesia, perfusion, CTICU, and transplant operations to drive outcomes, throughput, and patient experience

Advance and integrate mechanical circulatory support (LVAD/ECMO/temporary support) as a unified heart replacement and recovery platform

Leverage institutional capabilities in advanced donor pathways and organ preservation technologies (e.g., DCD platforms and perfusion innovation)

Seeking a proven heart transplant surgeon with leadership readiness: outcomes-driven, collaborative, and comfortable building a "team-of-teams"

Expertise in donor evaluation and acceptance strategy, complex reoperative surgery, and high-acuity perioperative decision-making

Track record in quality improvement, program development, and multidisciplinary alignment

Strong Academic background and ability to contribute to education and scholarship

Active involvement in resident/fellow/medical student teaching

Strong environment for clinical and translational research, including institutional and industry-sponsored studies

Robust APP/ICU/OR infrastructure supporting high-acuity CT and transplant care, including a specialized CTICU model>

Opportunity to shape future recruitment, service-line design, outreach strategy, and regional transplant growth

Situated in Tampa, Florida, this opportunity combines professional fulfillment with outstanding quality of life:

No state income tax

Major international airport access

Professional sports, vibrant dining/arts, excellent schools

Year-round boating, fishing, beaches, and outdoor living

Rob Rector

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MENTION CODE 240704 JOB-03319 - CTS

Minimum Requirements:

MD or DO Medical Degree

Eligible to be state licensed in the United States

United States Residency and / or Fellowship training

United States Board Eligible or Certified