Description

DHR HEALTH Transplant Institute consists of a team of physicians, surgeons, pharmacists, social workers, and other healthcare providers that provide specialized and compassionate care for kidney, liver, and pancreatic disorders, including kidney transplantation. As the only CMS and UNOS-certified kidney transplant center in the Rio Grande Valley, our team provides patients with the comprehensive care they need to receive a new chance at life.

We are seeking a Board Certified Anesthesiologist with one of the following: 1) Fellowship training in Critical Care, Cardiac Anesthesiology, or a Liver Transplant Fellowship, that includes the peri-operative care of at least 10 liver transplant recipients or 2) Experience in the peri-operative care of at least 20 liver transplant recipients in the operating room, within the last 5 years. Experience acquired during postgraduate residency training does not count for this purpose. Physician must earn a minimum of 8 hours credit in transplant-related activities from the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (CME) within the most recent 3-year period. Transplant Anesthesiologist's clinical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 1) Pre-operative assessment of transplant candidates, 2) Participation in candidate selection, 3) Intra-operative management, 4) post-operative visits, 5) Participation on the Selection Committee, 6) Consultation preoperatively with subspecialties as needed, 7) Participation in Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) Conferences.

OPPORTUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:

       One of the largest physician-owned hospitals in the U.S.

       State-of-the-art facilities and technology

       530 Bed Hospital

       Teaching hospital

       Nine Residency Programs - ACGME Approved

       One Fellowship Program - ACGME Approved

       Opportunities for faculty appointment, teaching, and research

       Opportunities for program building and leadership

       Competitive salary and benefits package

COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS:

       Located along the U.S. Southern Border (southernmost tip)

       Warm climate and subtropical weather with more than 250 days of sunshine

       70 miles west of the shore of South Padre Island, TX

       Excellent public and private schools from elementary to high school

       Home to the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Texas A&M Higher Education Center, and South Texas College

       Low cost of living

       Low crime rate

       Tort Reform-Texas has the second-lowest malpractice payment rate in the U.S.

       No state income tax

       Lots of shopping and Premium Outlets

       Conserved Texas wildlife and habitat

       Migratory birds and sea turtles

Contact Information: Sandra Cadena, Director of Physician Recruitment

Sandra Cadena
Director of Physician Recruitment
Work: (956) 362-7352 Alt: Fax: (956) 362-7361