Medical Director - Lung Transplantation

Tulane University School of Medicine

Section of Pulmonary Disease / Critical Care Medicine

Ambitious pulmonary / critical care physician leader to help develop a new accredited lung transplant program program at a quaternary care, large community hospital.

Seeking an experienced lung transplant physician to partner with strong cardiothoracic surgery colleagues.

Position Overview

• Full-time position with expertise in Lung Transplantation .
• Title : Medical Director Lung Transplantation
• Development of an accredited program in lung transplantation within an advanced lung division including comprehensive outpatient clinic, diagnostics, multi-disciplinary conferences, clinical research and publications (optional and encouraged).
• Opportunities for general pulmonary consults or ICU attending, if time or interest allows. Not required.

Tulane pulmonology is on the forefront of delivering advanced pulmonary care including Louisiana’s only accredited interstitial lung disease and cystic fibrosis programs.

Additionally, we have well developed ECMO, advanced heart failure and all solid organ transplant programs. Bronchoscopy suites are state of the art with strong interventional pulmonary faculty.

Our impact extends across the Gulf South, while also providing opportunities in full-time clinic operations, department leadership and quality-focused care.

Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowances and benefit packages are extremely competitive, along with exceptional mentoring from physicians with successful careers.

New Orleans offers cultural opportunities in many areas : thriving local restaurants, art galleries, music, and the professional and college athletics.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tulane University is located in New Orleans - a city with tremendous history of diverse cultures, community, and languages.

Tulane University is committed to creating a community and culture that foster a sense of belonging for all. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA / EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are intentionally seeking candidates who are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane’s Strategy for Tomorrow .

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Join us in shaping the future of Lung Health at Tulane.

For more information please contact :

Joseph A. Lasky, MD

Professor of Medicine

Section Chief, John W. Deming Endowed Chair in Internal Medicine

[email protected]