This full-time Surgical Director role leads the Heart Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support program at Temple Health, a major academic medical center in Philadelphia. The position involves overseeing heart transplantation, durable and temporary VAD implantation, and complex cardiac surgeries while shaping the strategic growth of the department. Key responsibilities include mentoring a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, expanding referral networks, and driving clinical research and innovation within a robust academic environment. The opportunity is appealing due to the chance to lead a high-impact, mission-driven program with strong institutional support, access to cutting-edge therapies, and a collaborative culture dedicated to advancing medical education and equitable care for a diverse patient population.