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WVU Medicine

Liver Transplant Surgeon

Morgantown, WV · On-site

Additional West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Surgery seek a Liver Transplant Surgeon qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or ...

American Society of Transplant Surgeons

$400 - $700/hr

Clinical responsibilities include the full spectrum of abdominal transplant surgery, including kidney transplantation, liver transplantation, deceased donor organ recovery, living donor nephrectomy ...

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Transplant Hepatologist

Newport Beach, CA · On-site

The Transplant Hepatologist will provide high-quality inpatient and outpatient hepatology care for patients with acute and chronic liver disease while partnering closely with transplant surgery ...

WVU Medicine

The successful candidate will practice in the areas ofLiver Transplant Surgery. In addition to ... of a comprehensive liver transplant program within a growing academic medical center. The ...

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How much do liver transplant surgery jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average weekly pay for liver transplant surgery in the United States is $2,177.19, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,663.46 and $2,442.31 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is liver transplant surgery?

Liver transplant surgery is a medical procedure where a diseased or failing liver is replaced with a healthy liver from another person, called a donor. This operation is typically recommended for patients with end-stage liver disease or acute liver failure, when other treatments are no longer effective. The surgery involves complex preparation and post-operative care, and recipients must take medications to prevent organ rejection. Success rates for liver transplants have improved significantly over the years, offering many patients a new chance at life.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a liver transplant surgeon, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Liver Transplant Surgeon, you need advanced surgical expertise, detailed anatomical knowledge, and completion of a surgical residency and transplant surgery fellowship, along with medical licensure and board certification. Mastery of surgical instruments, transplant-specific technologies, and familiarity with electronic medical records are crucial. Excellent decision-making, teamwork, and communication skills help manage complex cases and coordinate multidisciplinary care. These skills ensure patient safety, successful surgical outcomes, and effective collaboration in high-stakes medical environments.

What are the most common challenges faced by surgeons working in liver transplant surgery, and how can they be managed?

Liver transplant surgeons often encounter complex challenges such as managing unpredictable surgical complications, coordinating multidisciplinary care, and working under high-stakes time constraints. Balancing the needs of critically ill patients with the logistics of organ availability and matching can be particularly demanding. Surgeons in this field collaborate closely with hepatologists, anesthesiologists, nurses, and transplant coordinators to ensure seamless care. Effective communication, robust teamwork, and ongoing professional development are key strategies for managing these challenges and delivering successful patient outcomes.

What is the difference between Liver Transplant Surgery vs Hepatology Specialist?

AspectLiver Transplant SurgeryHepatology Specialist
Required CredentialsMedical degree, surgical residency, transplant surgery fellowshipMedical degree, internal medicine residency, hepatology fellowship
Work EnvironmentOperating rooms, hospitals, transplant centersClinics, hospitals, outpatient settings
Industry UsagePerforms surgeries, manages transplant proceduresDiagnoses and manages liver diseases, coordinates care

While Liver Transplant Surgeons focus on performing liver transplant surgeries, Hepatology Specialists diagnose and treat liver diseases non-surgically. Both roles are essential in liver care but differ in training, work environment, and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Liver Transplant Surgery job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 2% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,214 per year, or $54.4 per hour.

SENIOR LIVER TRANSPLANT SURGEON (JR10)

Bronx, NY

Montefiore
Health Care and Social Assistance • 501 - 1,000 employees
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$400K - $700K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

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IntroductionTo heal, to teach, to discover and to advance the health of the communities we serve.

To learn more about the “Montefiore Difference” – who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. 

Overview

Montefiore Einstein Transplant Center is seeking a senior liver transplant surgeon for our busy liver transplant and hepatobiliary surgery program, who would qualify as UNOS liver transplant surgical director. 

Montefiore Health System is a large University based health care system in NY with three tertiary care hospitals, a Children’s Hospital, and multiple regional affiliates and clinics.  The Transplant Center of Excellence includes solid organ programs in adult and pediatric liver transplant, pediatric and adult kidney transplant, pancreas transplant, lung transplant, live donor liver and kidney, and pediatric and adult heart transplant.  The liver transplant program has been at the forefront of innovation including early adoption of perfusion devices for liver preservation, split liver grafts, and advanced hepatobiliary surgery.  The program has a large academically oriented hepatology practice with 9 transplant hepatologists, 2 adult Hepatology fellows (one ACGME approved), 2 ASTS transplant surgery fellows, and a dedicated liver medicine service supported by medicine house staff, hospitalists and PA’s.  The current Department consists of 4 transplant PA/NPs, 2 clinic LPNs and 1 Hepatology NP.  The program supervises multidisciplinary clinics and tumor boards for liver cancer in collaboration with Montefiore’s Comprehensive Cancer Center. 

In addition to a competitive salary of $400,000-700,000, we offer productivity incentives (wRVU), paid malpractice, CME with stipend, 403(b) and 457 tax shelters, LTD, STD, health, dental, vision and much more.

For immediate consideration, please send your letter of interest and CV to Senior Physician Recruiter, William Carpini at wcarpini@montefiore.org  for more information.

ResponsibilitiesThe Transplant Surgery Division performs a large volume of hepatobiliary surgical cases.  The Transplant Center structure includes a dedicated hospital administrative leader (Assistant VP) and assistant directors for Quality, Marketing, Practice Management, and Finance.  The main transplant hospital center has a dedicated transplant floor for post patients combined with a pre-liver medicine service.  There is an approved ASTS transplant fellowship. 

RequirementsThe successful candidate will have demonstrable technical expertise in liver transplant surgery, leadership skills, a track record of academic achievement, and at least five years post Fellowship experience.   Faculty appointment and rank in the Department of Surgery and Albert Einstein College of Medicine will be commensurate with the applicant’s record of achievement. 

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