Surgery - Surgical Director, Kidney Transplant Program

Company: Trinity Health
Location: Maywood
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Loyola Medicine and Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine seek an exceptional transplant surgeon to serve as Surgical Director of the Kidney Transplant Program in the Department of Surgery. The ideal candidate will be a recognized leader with demonstrated accomplishments in clinical care, education, and academic scholarship in kidney transplantation. The Kidney Transplant Program is a core component of Loyolas abdominal transplant services and includes living and deceased donor kidney transplantation , robotic kidney transplantation, pancreas transplant and participation in the National Kidney Registry . The program also includes collaboration with an affiliated VA kidney transplant program providing living donor services for veteran patients. The selected candidate will be committed to the continued growth, quality, and innovation of the kidney transplant program. Prior experience in leadership preferred. The Surgical Director provides leadership, direction, and oversight for all surgical aspects of kidney transplantation, including clinical operations, education, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance. Working closely with departmental and service line leadership, the Director supports strategic planning, faculty mentorship, clinical excellence, and readiness for CMS, OPTN, and UNOS review. Candidates must have completed an ASTS?approved fellowship or equivalent training , be Board eligible or Board certified by the American Board of Surgery and be eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois at the time of hire. They should also meet the criteria for UNOS/OPTN primary surgeon qualifications. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor . Salary will be commensurate with experience. This opportunity offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including: 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) Interested candidates should email a cover letter and CV to Dr. Vivian Gahtan, Chair Department of Surgery, c/o Physician Recruitment Office, at and apply online at . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Keywords: Trinity Health, Elkhart , Surgery - Surgical Director, Kidney Transplant Program, Healthcare , Maywood, Indiana