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Location
Carolinas Medical Center
1000 Blyth
Charlotte, North Carolina
Care Delivery Brand
Atrium Health

Description & Requirements

Join Atrium Health as a Transplant Surgeon in Charlotte, NC—part of Advocate Health, one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the country. 

 

At Advocate Health, we’re committed to being a Best Place to Care—where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You’ll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve. Whether you're seeking professional growth, meaningful impact, or a team that lifts you up—this is where it starts.


The Department of Surgery, Division of Abdominal Transplant at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center – Wake Forest University School of Medicine is seeking a faculty Abdominal Transplant Procurement Surgeon to join our expanding abdominal transplant program. The surgeon will be embedded within the Division of Abdominal Transplant and fully engaged in our clinical, academic, and research missions.



Highlights
  • Primary responsibility for abdominal organ procurement (kidney, liver, pancreas) from DBD and DCD donors
  • Participation in donor selection, management, and coordination with OPO partners
  • Active involvement in normothermic machine perfusion (NMP) and abdominal normothermic regional perfusion (A‑NRP)
  • On‑call organ recovery requiring ground and air travel
  • Teaching and mentorship of residents, fellows, and medical students
  • Academic opportunities aligned with the Wake Forest University School of Medicine faculty track


Training and/or Experience Required

  • MD/DO with eligibility for North Carolina licensure
  • Board certification/eligibility in General Surgery; completion of an abdominal transplant fellowship
  • Minimum 3 years of abdominal procurement experience and/or multiorgan abdominal transplant experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in ex‑vivo organ perfusion and advanced organ preservation technologies
  • Ability to meet ACIN, CMS, and ASTS criteria for procurement surgeons
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits
  • Paid Time Off programs available for eligible positions
  • Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Retirement benefits, including 401(k) options with employer contributions and access to financial wellness resources
  • Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family support benefits, which may include parental leave, adoption assistance, and surrogacy support
  • Educational assistance and professional development programs
  • Paid medical liability insurance 
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances
  • Relocation assistance

About Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte blends big-city opportunity with small-town charm, offering an ideal mix of professional growth and personal comfort. As one of the nation's fastest-growing cities and a major financial hub, it's home to several Fortune 500 companies, world-class hospitals, and soon, a four-year medical school campus from Wake Forest School of Medicine. From the vibrant energy of Uptown to the historic streets of Dilworth or the family-friendly suburbs of Ballantyne and Huntersville, Charlotte's neighborhoods cater to a variety of lifestyles. Enjoy more than 200 parks, greenways, and outdoor attractions like the U.S. National Whitewater Center, plus a full calendar of festivals, concerts, and cultural events throughout the year. Getting around is easy with light rail, extensive bus service, and Charlotte Douglas International Airport nearby. With a welcoming community, great economy, and Southern hospitality at its core, Charlotte is a place where you can build both a fulfilling career and a vibrant life.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is one of the largest nonprofit integrated health systems in the United States, providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois, Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama, and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin. With Wake Forest University School of Medicine as our academic core, we are shaping the future of health care through innovation, research, education and compassionate care.

When you join Advocate Health, you’re joining a team that’s committed to being a Best Place to Care—where clinicians are heard, supported and empowered to focus on what matters most: caring for patients. This enterprise-wide initiative is grounded in listening to care teams, removing barriers to excellent care, and fostering well-being and connection. It reflects our purpose—from discovery to everyday moments, we’re redefining care - for you, for us, for all—and lives through our values: lifting each other up, leading with purpose, thinking boldly together and embracing change with optimism. Here, you’ll find not just a job, but a career with meaning, growth and impact—for all.

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