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

The Per Diem Physician Liaison serves a liaison between hospital medical staff and the OPO. Supports the OPO efforts to build and strengthen relationships with hospital faculties and improve donation processes. Participate in training of OPO and hospital staff and monitors the actions of all staff relating to organ recovery and quality indicators.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports executive leadership and foundation initiatives towards fostering a donation culture in the OPO DSA.
• Provides guidance to the hospital development department with the development of strategies to engage and develop physicians’ skills in organ and tissue donation through the fostering of a strong donation culture in their institutions.
• Serves as liaison between the hospital physician and the OPO to manage complaints and concerns about referral and donor management.
• Reviews new and revised organ procurement organization Policies and Procedures on an annual basis. Suggests changes and provides input as needed to policy revisions, especially as it relates to hospital development, education and community engagement.
• Participates in and provides guidance for high level hospital development activities (meetings, educations, case discussions etc.) including hospital executive leadership, physician meetings, development of physician champions, and donor advisory committees as requested.
• Serves as a reference or consultation regarding PR Medical Examiner activities, meetings and engagement with executive leadership and pathologists.
• Participates in the education of clinical OPO staff. Participates in the education of medical students and residents in relation to organ and tissue donation.
• Participates in the interview process of higher-level positions for the OPO and makes appropriate recommendations on the selection of candidates, as requested.
• Maintains an ongoing relationship with local, national, and international agencies and/or medical professionals as it relates to the representation of the organ procurement organization and its interests.
• Participates in OPO and Foundation activities and meetings as well as local and national forums.
• Participates in the BOG’s OPO Governance and OPO Governance Committee.

Who You Are

• Passionate about helping others and making a difference
• Aligned with LifeLink’s core values of Compassion, Excellence, Legacy, People, and Quality
• Work requires a physician with at least 10 years of practice of medicine in the state in which the organ procurement organization is located.
• Thorough knowledge of clinical laboratory standards and procedures.

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.