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Transplant Surgeon Requirements
Medcv
Location : Orlando, FL, 32801
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
AdventHealth Orlando, Florida is looking for a dynamic and energetic thoracic transplant surgeon to join our busy transplant program. The surgeon will work with our currently experienced and established cardiology transplant medical/care team to help continue to grow a high quality and highly sustainable heart transplant program. We have a full comprehensive Transplant Institute that includes both thoracic and abdominal transplant teams. Our team performs over 50 hearts, 20 lungs, and 30-50 VAD’s per year with multi organ transplant capability.
The AdventHealth Transplant Institute is located at AdventHealth Orlando, Florida just outside downtown Orlando close to the charming Winter Park community. In 2020, AdventHealth Orlando opened a state of-the-art 32 bed ECMO unit dedicated to the cardio thoracic transplant service. AdventHealth has a hospital-based organ procurement organization (OurLegacy is a top performing OPO in the United States).
Transplant Surgeon Requirements:
- Board certification by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery
- Thoracic transplant fellowship training
- Interest in large volume program with advanced cardiac surgery, heart transplant, acute shock, heart failure and mechanical circulatory support
- Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with both private practice and employed models
Our AdventHealth Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute (HLVI) is one of the busiest centers of its kind in the nation. We are a leading provider of cardiovascular and thoracic services among Medicare patients with national rankings that include: #1 in Cardiology volume, #1 in Vascular Surgery volume, #5 in Thoracic Surgery volume and #8 in Open Heart Surgery volume. The AdventHealth HLVI is centered in a quaternary facility known as AdventHealth Orlando with a beautiful Ginsburg Tower. This 15-story sanctuary of healing offers patients a full range of comprehensive heart and vascular care, including 12 hybrid operating rooms housing electrophysiology, vascular and invasive cardiology.
Practice DescriptionThis is an employment opportunity that includes the benefits of call coverage and competitive compensation. Other benefits include occurrence-based malpractice coverage, paid leave days, CME days and allowance, 403b retirement plan, health insurance for physician and family, and relocation allowance. This aligned model and practice management experience provides the opportunity for the physicians to focus on the clinical aspects of medicine.
Facility DescriptionAdventHealth Orlando is an internationally renowned hospital that specializes in life-saving medical treatments, preventative care and pioneering research. Our healing network includes 30 hospitals and more than 100 extended service locations across the state of Florida. Everything we do is designed to fulfill our ultimate goal — to help people live a healthier, fuller life in mind, body and spirit.
AdventHealth is a network of ten hospitals around the greater Orlando area, which total approximately 3,000 beds. AdventHealth operates many hospitals across nine different states; 30 of which are in Florida. Our mission has remained the same and is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ.
Since 1908, AdventHealth Orlando has cared for the Central Florida community as well as patients from around the world. AdventHealth Orlando is an acute-care, tertiary hospital caring for approximately 300,000 patients a year. As the primary campus for more than 1,000 physicians, AdventHealth Orlando is home to nationally recognized Centers of Excellence for Cancer, Cardiology, Children, Diabetes, Neuroscience, Orthopaedics, and Abdominal and Cardiothoracic Transplant.
AdventHealth Orlando was named a 2024-2025 Best Hospital by the magazine U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was ranked No. 1 in the Orlando metro area, and No. 4 in the state. It is the 14th year in a row AdventHealth Orlando has claimed the top spot in Orlando. In addition, the hospital was ranked among the top 50 in the nation for four specialties: diabetes and endocrinology; neurology and neurosurgery; obstetrics and gynecology and ear, nose and throat.
Community DescriptionAdventHealth is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world renown beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year.
Freqently Asked Questions
In Orlando, transplant surgeons benefit greatly from American Board of Thoracic Surgery certification alongside specialized thoracic transplant fellowship training. These credentials align with regional hospital standards and demonstrate expertise critical for complex organ transplant cases common in Florida's leading medical centers.
Orlando's transplant surgeon demand is robust, driven by AdventHealth Orlando's thriving transplant programs. The city's growing population and advanced cardiac care facilities create a highly competitive environment, where surgeons with fellowship training and strong communication skills tend to stand out.
Today's transplant surgeon is expected to excel not only in advanced surgical techniques but also in managing acute cardiac shock and mechanical circulatory support. Proficiency in collaborating across multidisciplinary teams and navigating high-volume transplant programs is increasingly vital.
Within a demanding transplant program, surgeons continuously adapt by refining surgical precision, managing complex transplant logistics, and engaging in ongoing research. This dynamic environment requires balancing patient care with innovation in thoracic transplant procedures.
Transplant surgeon salaries in Orlando typically range between $350,000 and $500,000 annually, influenced by board certification status, fellowship training, volume of surgeries performed, and hospital affiliations. Benefits and call coverage provisions also contribute to overall compensation.
Medcv focuses on aligning transplant surgeon roles with stringent board certifications and fellowship credentials, ensuring candidates meet the technical demands and teamwork expectations suitable for high-volume centers like AdventHealth Orlando.
Medcv emphasizes integrated care models combining thoracic transplant expertise with advanced cardiac surgery programs. Their focus on sustainable, large-volume transplant services fosters a collaborative environment unique to the Orlando medical landscape.
Yes, AdventHealth Orlando offers cutting-edge facilities including a 32-bed ECMO unit and hybrid operating rooms, enabling transplant surgeons to work with advanced technology and a multidisciplinary team in one of the nation's busiest cardiovascular centers.
Orlando's traffic patterns and proximity of medical hubs like AdventHealth Orlando to residential communities like Winter Park generally facilitate manageable commutes, allowing transplant surgeons to maintain work-life balance despite the demanding nature of their schedules.
A common misconception is that general thoracic surgery certification suffices; however, Florida's top-tier transplant centers prioritize specific thoracic transplant fellowship training and demonstrated experience in high-volume transplant programs to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
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