Physician Assistant; PA - Organ Acquisition

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Hepatobiliary Surgery & Liver Transplant

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Physician Assistant (PA) to join our organ recovery team. The PA will play a critical role in the surgical recovery of organs for transplantation, collaborating with transplant surgeons, donor hospitals, and the recovery team to ensure high‑quality procurement procedures.

The Division of Hepatobiliary Surgery and Liver Transplantation participates in a comprehensive medical‑surgical‑radiologic hepatobiliary referral service, emphasizing diagnosis and medical management of liver and bile duct diseases with a variety of treatment strategies, including liver resection, RF ablation, alcohol injection, chemo embolization, portosystemic shunting, TIPS, laparoscopic procedures, and biliary bypass, as well as liver transplantation.

The liver transplantation program is part of the Vanderbilt Transplant Center, which represents a major commitment to the expanding and important field of transplantation. The heart, lung, bone marrow, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs closely interact with one another. The division also participates in a comprehensive diagnostic and treatment program in hepatobiliary disease, offered by the Vanderbilt Clinic. This multidisciplinary group evaluates patients to establish a diagnosis, assess the severity of the disease and develop a treatment plan.

• At least 5 years of experience as a Physician Assistant
• Strong preference for PA's with experience in organ procurement, cardiac surgery, or abdominal surgery

• Perform or assist in surgical organ recovery procedures under the supervision of transplant surgeons.
• Provide comprehensive clinical assessments and manage donor physiology pre‑recovery.
• Document and report findings to transplant centers and organ procurement organizations.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of required donor medical records and recovery documentation.
• Maintain and prepare surgical equipment and supplies needed for organ recovery.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders including donor families, hospital staff, and transplant centers.
• Participate in on‑call rotations, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and safety protocols (UNOS, AOPO, CMS, etc.).

• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA‑C) in the state of Tennessee.
• NCCPA certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years of surgical or critical care experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in organ procurement or transplant surgery is highly desirable.
• ACLS and BLS certification required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑stress environment with a flexible schedule.

• Affordable high‑quality health plan options
• Dental and/or vision plan
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Paid time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short‑/long‑term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• And many more… Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental pay program!

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