Job Description

Join LifeLink — Join a Life Saving Team!

About LifeLink
More than four decades ago, a visionary group of innovators, led by renowned nephrologist Dr. Dana Shires, made a life-changing commitment—to save lives through organ and tissue donation. From that bold beginning, LifeLink Foundation was established – founded with heart, purpose, and a mission that still guides us today.

What started as a nonprofit with big dreams has grown into a vision-driven organization of more than 700 dedicated professionals across west-central Florida, Georgia, parts of South Carolina, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands.

At LifeLink, we are united by our mission: To honor donors and save lives through organ and tissue donation.

Our vision remains clear: To maximize the gift of life while giving hope to donor families and transplant patients.

We are grounded in the values that shape our work and culture— Compassion. Excellence. Legacy. People. Quality.

If you’re inspired by purpose, driven by impact, and ready to help save and heal lives, LifeLink is the place for you.

What You’ll Do
As a Per Diem Organ Recovery Surgeon, you will directly contribute to LifeLink’s life-saving mission.

The Per Diem Organ Recovery Surgeon is responsible for the surgical recovery of donor organs for transplantation and/or research purposes. This position manages the operative environment that facilitates the recovery of all suitable organs for transplantation and/or research and is consistent with the core values and purpose of LifeLink® of Florida.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assumes on call responsibilities on specified days each calendar month and will notify LifeLink® of Florida in a reasonable time frame by the 20th of the prior month with days when unavailable to take on call responsibilities.
• Serves as an employee of the OPO (LLFL) to surgically recover organs for transplantation and research in donor hospitals throughout the LifeLink® of Florida Designated Service Area (DSA).
• Provides surgical and technical support for organ preservation activities to promote expanded use of technology and increase in organs made available for transplant.
• Provides surgical information in completed operative report, including documentation any abnormalities or surgical issues.
• Maintain confidentiality of donor and recipient information according to established policies and HIPAA compliance.

Who You Are

• Passionate about helping others and making a difference
  Aligned with LifeLink’s core values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality
• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) with two (2) or more years of experience in abdominal general surgery and/or abdominal transplantation surgery.
• Active medical licensure to practice medicine/surgery in a state within the United States.
• Expertise in procurement surgery is documented or have a minimum of six (6) cases under the supervision of an ACIN certified provider, including a minimum of two (2) donors after circulatory death and signed approval of the Medical Director of LifeLink® of Florida or their designee.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to lift, carry and/or move equipment of varying weight from 1 to 30 pounds.
• A collaborator who thrives in a mission-first environment.

Why LifeLink?

• Be part of an organization with a legacy of saving lives and giving hope.
• Join a passionate and supportive team across Florida, Georgia, and Puerto Rico.
• Growth opportunities in a mission-driven, high-impact nonprofit
• Work with purpose, knowing your efforts directly touch lives

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
LifeLink is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that reflects the communities we serve.

Ready to Help Change Lives?
Your next career move could be the most meaningful one yet.

Working Conditions

High stress level due to emotional and physical nature of position. Long periods of standing. Participation in 24/7 on-call schedule rotation. Hazardous conditions include, but are not limited to, possible exposure to blood and/or body fluids from potentially infected donors and the potential of obtaining cuts and/or punctures to skin from sharp instruments and equipment.

OSHA Risk Classification: High