UT Southwestern Medical Center
AVP Solid Organ Transplant
UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
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AVP Solid Organ Transplant
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Why UT Southwestern? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package includes healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage and merit increases, and more.
Job Summary The Associate Vice President – Solid Organ Transplant provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for UT Southwestern’s Heart, Lung, Liver, Kidney, Pancreas transplant, VAD, ECMO, and associated disease management programs. Working in close partnership with the Executive Medical Director of the transplant service line, the AVP translates strategy into action, building systems, workflows, and operational alignment to enable program growth while advancing clinical operations, strengthening quality and financial performance, and supporting research and innovation. The role ensures compliance with national regulatory standards.
Benefits
PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
100% coverage for preventive health care – no copay
Paid Time Off available day one
Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid parental leave benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer
Essential Functions
Strategic and operational leadership: partner with the Executive Medical Director to operationalize a 5‑year growth strategy, expand transplant volumes, and oversee program operations, financial planning, and cost‑efficiency initiatives.
Regulatory compliance and accreditation: ensure full compliance with UNOS, OPTN, CMS, SRTR, FDA, Joint Commission, and state regulations, maintaining survey readiness and accurate data reporting.
Quality assurance, safety and performance improvement: lead the QAPI program, monitor key performance indicators, drive corrective action plans, and align outcomes with SRTR expectations.
Financial oversight: collaborate with finance teams to optimize billing, reimbursement, and resource utilization, ensuring program sustainability and adherence to Medicare and Medicaid standards.
Waitlist management and organ procurement: strengthen waitlist management, donor procurement processes, and predictive analytics to reduce mortality, improve organ acceptance rates, and meet UNOS guidelines.
Patient and family support: enhance patient education, psychosocial services, financial counseling, and donor advocacy programs.
Team leadership and communication: lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and staff education on the latest transplant best practices.
Innovation and research: support clinical research and the adoption of new technologies, reinforcing UT Southwestern’s reputation as a national leader in complex transplantation.
Building relationships: establish, develop, and maintain effective relationships with medical staff and clinical leadership, collaborating with chairs, faculty, and other healthcare professionals.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education & Experience
Required: Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Nursing, or related field.
Required: 7 or more years of progressive healthcare leadership experience with demonstrated success in strategic planning, budgeting, and driving operational efficiency.
Required: Proven ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams in academic medical centers or high‑volume healthcare settings.
Required: Expertise in regulatory compliance, including UNOS, OPTN, CMS, and SRTR requirements.
Preferred: 3 or more years of transplant program administration experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of transplant finance, reimbursement models, and billing compliance.
Leadership in QAPI initiatives, performance improvement, and data‑driven decision‑making.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to lead, develop, and motivate staff of varying levels.
Adherence to federal, state, and institutional regulations, policies, and procedures.
Physical Demands / Working Conditions Hospital setting / Office setting
EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Primary Location Texas – Dallas, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd
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AVP Solid Organ Transplant
role at
UT Southwestern Medical Center .
Why UT Southwestern? With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth by U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package includes healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage and merit increases, and more.
Job Summary The Associate Vice President – Solid Organ Transplant provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for UT Southwestern’s Heart, Lung, Liver, Kidney, Pancreas transplant, VAD, ECMO, and associated disease management programs. Working in close partnership with the Executive Medical Director of the transplant service line, the AVP translates strategy into action, building systems, workflows, and operational alignment to enable program growth while advancing clinical operations, strengthening quality and financial performance, and supporting research and innovation. The role ensures compliance with national regulatory standards.
Benefits
PPO medical plan available day one at no cost for full‑time employee‑only coverage
100% coverage for preventive health care – no copay
Paid Time Off available day one
Retirement programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Paid parental leave benefit
Wellness programs
Tuition reimbursement
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualified employer
Essential Functions
Strategic and operational leadership: partner with the Executive Medical Director to operationalize a 5‑year growth strategy, expand transplant volumes, and oversee program operations, financial planning, and cost‑efficiency initiatives.
Regulatory compliance and accreditation: ensure full compliance with UNOS, OPTN, CMS, SRTR, FDA, Joint Commission, and state regulations, maintaining survey readiness and accurate data reporting.
Quality assurance, safety and performance improvement: lead the QAPI program, monitor key performance indicators, drive corrective action plans, and align outcomes with SRTR expectations.
Financial oversight: collaborate with finance teams to optimize billing, reimbursement, and resource utilization, ensuring program sustainability and adherence to Medicare and Medicaid standards.
Waitlist management and organ procurement: strengthen waitlist management, donor procurement processes, and predictive analytics to reduce mortality, improve organ acceptance rates, and meet UNOS guidelines.
Patient and family support: enhance patient education, psychosocial services, financial counseling, and donor advocacy programs.
Team leadership and communication: lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and staff education on the latest transplant best practices.
Innovation and research: support clinical research and the adoption of new technologies, reinforcing UT Southwestern’s reputation as a national leader in complex transplantation.
Building relationships: establish, develop, and maintain effective relationships with medical staff and clinical leadership, collaborating with chairs, faculty, and other healthcare professionals.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education & Experience
Required: Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, Business, Nursing, or related field.
Required: 7 or more years of progressive healthcare leadership experience with demonstrated success in strategic planning, budgeting, and driving operational efficiency.
Required: Proven ability to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams in academic medical centers or high‑volume healthcare settings.
Required: Expertise in regulatory compliance, including UNOS, OPTN, CMS, and SRTR requirements.
Preferred: 3 or more years of transplant program administration experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of transplant finance, reimbursement models, and billing compliance.
Leadership in QAPI initiatives, performance improvement, and data‑driven decision‑making.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to lead, develop, and motivate staff of varying levels.
Adherence to federal, state, and institutional regulations, policies, and procedures.
Physical Demands / Working Conditions Hospital setting / Office setting
EEO Statement UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.
Primary Location Texas – Dallas, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd
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