Liver Transplant And General Anesthesiologist - Worcester, Ma

Abdominal Organ Transplant Anesthesiologist in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at UMass Chan Medical School and UMass Memorial Health

The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at the University of Massachusetts Chan School of Medicine and UMass Memorial Health is recruiting an anesthesiologist for its abdominal organ transplant team.

This is an exciting career opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to join a high performing multidisciplinary team and contribute to the clinical, educational and research aspects of transplant anesthesia within the Department. S/he will work closely with the Chief of Transplant Anesthesiology to enhance the educational experience of residents on the rotation, develop new clinical protocols and foster research productivity. Examples of resources available to achieve these goals include a state-of-the-art simulation center and research nurse and coordinator support. Leadership development and other personal advancement initiatives will be encouraged and supported.

UMass Health has annually performed more than 80 Liver transplants, over 40 kidney transplants, as well as kidney-pancreas transplants which makes us one of the busiest transplant centers in the region. The abdominal transplant program at UMass Memorial Health is among the best regarded in the country and has excellent outcomes. It is specifically renown for live donor liver transplantation with minimally invasive organ harvest.

The ideal candidate will have a robust clinical experience in liver transplant anesthesia and demonstrated achievements in clinical, educational and/or research innovation.  Both domestic and international candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae to:

J. Matthias Walz MD, FCCP

Professor of Anesthesiology and Surgery

Chair, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine

Krystal Vincent 
Provider Recruiter
Krystal.Vincent@umassmemorial.org 

UMass Memorial Health is the health and wellness partner of the people of Central Massachusetts.

Through pain and pandemics, our commitment to our communities never wanes. We use knowledge and innovation to create breakthrough medicine. To create jobs. To make life better for those we serve. We are leaders in the training of physicians and those who work in every facet of health care. We make outstanding care accessible for all, regardless of ability to pay. We stand for quality, compassion, dignity, opportunity and fairness. And we are relentless in our pursuit of healing.

UMass Memorial Health is the largest health care system in Central Massachusetts. We are the clinical partner of the UMass Chan Medical School, with access to the latest technology, research and clinical trials.

Our health system includes four hospitals and behavioral health services:

• UMass Memorial Medical Center (Worcester)
• UMass Memorial Health – HealthAlliance-Clinton Hospital (Fitchburg, Clinton and Leominster)
• UMass Memorial Health – Marlborough Hospital (Marlborough)
• UMass Memorial Health - Harrington Hospital (Southbridge)
• Community Healthlink (Worcester)

Our hospitals are fully accredited by the Joint Commission, a national organization that sets quality standards for hospitals. In addition to our fully equipped medical centers, our health system also includes home health and hospice programs, behavioral health programs and community-based physician practices.

We have an affiliation with CareWell Urgent Care to provide regional urgent care services. Also, the UMass Memorial Medical Group provides high quality, low-cost outpatient surgery services at The Surgery Center in Shrewsbury.

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With our knowledge, innovation, and compassion, we relentlessly pursue healing for you and all of our patients. Our team includes specialists who are nationally acclaimed for their expertise and leadership in areas such as:

• Heart and vascular care
• Orthopedics
• Cancer
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UMass Memorial Medical Center leads the region in providing cutting edge medical technology, including innovative diagnostic and treatment options. Our experienced staff includes specialists who are experts in their field. No matter where you receive health care within our network of hospitals, you have access to the knowledge, innovation and expertise of UMass Memorial Medical Center:

• The only designated Level I Trauma Center for adults in Central Massachusetts
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