Transplant Surgeon - Locum Tenens

Aura Health
Aura Health

Contractor

Dillwyn, VA, USA

Posted on Oct 18, 2026
This role is for a transplant surgeon specializing in inpatient and operating room settings, with responsibilities including kidney transplant surgeries for adult, geriatric, and pediatric patients. The surgeon will handle complex transplant cases, perform living donor surgeries, and manage post-operative recovery and outpatient follow-up.

Key Duties

  • Provide inpatient and OR coverage with a focus on adult and older patients
  • Manage living donor surgeries and post-operative care
  • Participate in a 24-hour call schedule, including on-call and hospital hours
  • Ensure continuity of care with comprehensive clinical support services

Qualifications And Skills

  • Board certification required
  • Experience in kidney transplant surgery and post-operative management
  • Ability to handle complex transplant cases and work in a fast-paced hospital environment

Key details: The position involves day and 24-hour shifts, primarily on-site, with a focus on inpatient care and operating room procedures. The role offers a comprehensive clinical setting supporting a transplant program, emphasizing patient care, surgical expertise, and team collaboration.