Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid – Onsite 6 days/month required)

Compensation: Hourly Range: $61.06 – $103.85

About the Role

A large, mission-driven healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Director of Transplant Services to lead clinical operations, program development, accreditation readiness, and service-line strategy for transplant and peritoneal dialysis programs. This leader oversees integration of clinical best practices, team performance, access to care, community engagement, and continuous quality improvement across the service line.

What You’ll Do

• Partner with the Program Medical Director to run effective daily operations and drive strategic objectives for the transplant program.
• Lead service-line initiatives that improve patient outcomes, care coordination, financial performance, and continuity of care.
• Standardize documentation practices, implement clinical best-practice guidelines, and support care-model innovation.
• Strengthen relationships with external partners to align quality, value, and financial outcomes.
• Improve access to care and reduce unnecessary ED/inpatient utilization through evidence-based interventions.
• Oversee accreditation efforts and maintain recognition with applicable agencies and commissions.
• Co-facilitate multidisciplinary program meetings with nursing and medical leadership.
• Participate in quality initiatives, certification efforts, and alternative payment model programs (e.g., CMMI initiatives).
• Develop and support community partnerships that enhance patient engagement, disease management, and access to resources.
• Represent the program in local and national forums, conferences, and initiatives.
• Manage assigned staff, operational teams, and budgets, including grants where applicable.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Deep knowledge of transplant and peritoneal dialysis program standards, accreditation requirements, and scope of practice.
• Experience with program oversight systems, data management platforms, and outcomes reporting.
• Ability to design, measure, and sustain program processes aligned with organizational goals.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to operationalize strategy, lead cross-disciplinary teams, and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across clinical and business environments.
• Ability to brief senior leaders and communicate strategic updates clearly.
• Skilled in staff motivation, recruitment, education, and team development.
• Strong customer-service and patient-experience mindset.
• Ability to build and maintain community partnerships to support patient engagement and resource access.
• Knowledge of fiscal management, budgeting, personnel practices, and grant oversight.
• Superior writing skills for proposals, manuals, training materials, and reports.
• Proficiency with Windows-based systems, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Education (Required)

• Master’s degree in Nursing, Business Administration, Health Administration, or a related field.

Experience (Required)

• 8+ years of professional experience in Transplant Services and Peritoneal Dialysis operations.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Additional benefits available