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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for heart transplant in the United States is $99,592.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,500.00 and $113,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Heart transplant surgeons frequently encounter challenges such as managing unpredictable emergencies, ensuring organ compatibility, and dealing with the high-risk nature of this complex procedure. They work very closely with multidisciplinary teams—including cardiologists, anesthesiologists, transplant coordinators, and critical care nurses—to coordinate every stage from preoperative assessment to postoperative care. Effective collaboration and clear communication are crucial for timely decision-making and quality patient outcomes. Heart transplant teams often hold regular case conferences and debriefings to continuously improve techniques and patient management. Facing these challenges with a team-oriented approach helps ensure the best possible care for each patient and a successful transplant program.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Heart Transplant position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a heart transplant surgeon, you need extensive surgical expertise, in-depth knowledge of cardiology, and completion of a medical degree, surgical residency, and fellowships in cardiac and transplant surgery. Experience with advanced surgical tools, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), and certifications such as board certification in thoracic surgery are typically required. Strong decision-making, teamwork, effective communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are vital soft skills. These competencies are essential for ensuring patient safety and the best possible outcomes during highly complex, life-saving procedures.

What is a Heart Transplant job?

A Heart Transplant job typically refers to a medical professional, such as a cardiothoracic surgeon or transplant coordinator, who specializes in performing or managing heart transplant procedures. These professionals assess patients for eligibility, perform surgeries, and oversee post-transplant care. They work closely with a team of doctors, nurses, and specialists to ensure successful outcomes for patients in need of a new heart.

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Infographic showing various Heart Transplant job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $99,592 per year, or $47.9 per hour.

Heart Transplant / CV Surgery - Orlando, Florida

Advent Health

Orlando, FL

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Heart Transplant / CV Surgery - Orlando, Florida
Overview

AdventHealth Orlando, Florida is looking for a dynamic and energetic thoracic transplant surgeon to join our busy transplant program.  The surgeon will work with our currently experienced and established cardiology transplant medical/care team to help continue to grow a high quality and highly sustainable heart transplant program.  We have a full comprehensive Transplant Institute that includes both thoracic and abdominal transplant teams.  Our team performs over 50 hearts, 20 lungs, and 30-50 VAD’s per year with multi organ transplant capability.   

The AdventHealth Transplant Institute is located at AdventHealth Orlando, Florida just outside downtown Orlando close to the charming Winter Park community.  In 2020, AdventHealth Orlando opened a state of-the-art 32 bed ECMO unit dedicated to the cardio thoracic transplant service.  AdventHealth has a hospital-based organ procurement organization (OurLegacy is a top performing OPO in the United States). 

Transplant Surgeon Requirements:

  • Board certification by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery 
  • Thoracic transplant fellowship training
  • Interest in large volume program with advanced cardiac surgery, heart transplant, acute shock, heart failure and mechanical circulatory support
  • Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with both private practice and employed models

Our AdventHealth Heart, Lung and Vascular Institute (HLVI) is one of the busiest centers of its kind in the nation. We are a leading provider of cardiovascular and thoracic services among Medicare patients with national rankings that include: #1 in Cardiology volume, #1 in Vascular Surgery volume, #5 in Thoracic Surgery volume and #8 in Open Heart Surgery volume. The AdventHealth HLVI is centered in a quaternary facility known as AdventHealth Orlando with a beautiful Ginsburg Tower. This 15-story sanctuary of healing offers patients a full range of comprehensive heart and vascular care, including 12 hybrid operating rooms housing electrophysiology, vascular and invasive cardiology. 

Practice Description

This is an employment opportunity that includes the benefits of call coverage and competitive compensation. Other benefits include occurrence-based malpractice coverage, paid leave days, CME days and allowance, 403b retirement plan, health insurance for physician and family, and relocation allowance.  This aligned model and practice management experience provides the opportunity for the physicians to focus on the clinical aspects of medicine.

Hospital Description

AdventHealth Orlando is an internationally renowned hospital that specializes in life-saving medical treatments, preventative care and pioneering research. Our healing network includes 30 hospitals and more than 100 extended service locations across the state of Florida. Everything we do is designed to fulfill our ultimate goal — to help people live a healthier, fuller life in mind, body and spirit.

AdventHealth is a network of ten hospitals around the greater Orlando area, which total approximately 3,000 beds. AdventHealth operates many hospitals across nine different states; 30 of which are in Florida. Our mission has remained the same and is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ.

Since 1908, AdventHealth Orlando has cared for the Central Florida community as well as patients from around the world. AdventHealth Orlando is an acute-care, tertiary hospital caring for approximately 300,000 patients a year. As the primary campus for more than 1,000 physicians, AdventHealth Orlando is home to nationally recognized Centers of Excellence for Cancer, Cardiology, Children, Diabetes, Neuroscience, Orthopaedics, and Abdominal and Cardiothoracic Transplant.

AdventHealth Orlando was named a 2024-2025 Best Hospital by the magazine U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was ranked No. 1 in the Orlando metro area, and No. 4 in the state. It is the 14th year in a row AdventHealth Orlando has claimed the top spot in Orlando. In addition, the hospital was ranked among the top 50 in the nation for four specialties: diabetes and endocrinology; neurology and neurosurgery; obstetrics and gynecology and ear, nose and throat.

Community Description

AdventHealth is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world renown beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year. 

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