Executive Medical Director for Solid Organ Transplant Program

Executive Medical Director, Solid Organ Transplant Program

OU Health

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

The Organization:

OU Health is Oklahoma's only comprehensive academic health system with an established transplant team offering comprehensive services to both adult and pediatric patients. OU Health's program is distinguished by its multidisciplinary approach, integrating cutting-edge research and advanced surgical techniques to deliver superior patient outcomes.

What Makes OU Health Unique:

Academic Integration: As the academic health system of the University of Oklahoma, OU Health connects research, education, and clinical practice, providing access to the latest medical advancements and clinical trials.

Specialized Care: Home to Oklahoma's only freestanding children's hospital, the state's only NCI-Designated Cancer Center, and the only Level I trauma center in Oklahoma City.

Extensive Network: More than 13,000 employees and 1,600 providers deliver comprehensive care across a wide range of specialties statewide.

Facilities & Services:

Hospitals & Clinics: Located across Oklahoma City and Tulsa, offering everything from primary to highly specialized care.

Innovation & Expansion: Ongoing facility growth, including a new medical tower in Oklahoma City, to enhance care delivery and patient experience.

Community Focus: Emphasis on outreach, patient navigation, and support services for patients and families.

Awards & Recognition:

March of Dimes Nurse of the Year (2024): Four OU Health nurses recognized across Advanced Practice, Neonatal/Pediatric, and Women's Health.

OU Health Campus Awards: Honors outstanding contributions from faculty, staff, and students.

405 Magazine Top Doctors (2025): 120 OU Health physicians named among the region's best across multiple specialties.

The Opportunity:

The University of Oklahoma (OU) and OU Health are seeking a highly qualified and experienced individual to serve as the Executive Medical Director of the Solid Organ Transplant Program. This leadership role is pivotal in advancing OU Health's mission to provide exceptional patient care, innovative research, and comprehensive education in the field of transplantation.

The Executive Medical Director will serve as the senior physician leader responsible for the strategic, clinical, and academic advancement of solid organ transplantation services across the health system. Operating in a dyad leadership model with the Vice President of Transplant Services, the Executive Medical Director will drive clinical excellence, program growth, and operational integration.

This Executive Medical Director serves on the Adult Services Leadership Team, alongside the VP of Transplant Services, and operates within a matrixed leadership framework:

Academic Reporting: To the relevant Department Chair (e.g., Surgery or Medicine, based on the specialty of the preferred candidate).

Operational Accountability: Directly to the President of Adult Services. Indirectly to the Chairs of the Departments of Medicine and Surgery, Chief Physician Executive (CPE), Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

This is a transformational opportunity to build and lead a multidisciplinary team, strengthening clinical and academic services, inspiring providers across departments, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability to meet ambitious program goals. With full support from institutional leadership, the Executive Medical Director will play a central role in positioning OU Health as the premier transplant center in Oklahoma and a destination program for the region.

The Program:

OU Health's Solid Organ Transplant Program unites Oklahoma's most experienced multidisciplinary team, offering liver, pancreas, and kidney transplantation for both adults and children, with more than 50 years of combined expertise.

The program operates under an integrated governance model:

Each organ program (Kidney, Liver) is led by a physician who reports to the Executive Medical Director.

Shared servicesquality, access, regulatory oversight, research, and organ procurementare centrally managed for consistency and excellence.

The program is housed within the Adult Services Division, which oversees budget, capital planning, and programmatic growth.

The Executive Medical Director serves on the Adult Services Leadership Team alongside the VP of Transplant Services, with dotted-line collaboration to department chairs and senior executives (CPE, COO, CMO).

This centralized structure:

Reduces fragmentation and streamlines administration

Aligns faculty, operations, and resources around the transplant mission

Supports dedicated budgeting and staffing

Enhances visibility in institutional planning and strategic growth

OU Health also proudly operates Oklahoma's only UNOS-certified pediatric liver and kidney transplant programs.

The Ideal Candidate:

The preferred candidate is a physician trained in medicine or surgery with deep experience in transplant leadership, academic and clinical program development, and cross-functional collaboration. Prior engagement in an academic medical center setting is strongly desired.

The Region:

Oklahoma City is among the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the nation, now home to more than 1.4 million residents. It stands out as a dynamic hub of culture, innovation, and opportunityoffering all the amenities of a major city while maintaining the warmth and accessibility of a close-knit community. Families and professionals alike are drawn to Oklahoma City's combination of excellent schools, affordable housing, short commutes, and welcoming spirit.

The city continues to earn national recognition. In 2025, U.S. News & World Report ranked Oklahoma City the No. 1 "Best Big City to Live" in the United States, highlighting its affordability, strong job market, and rich cultural amenities.

The healthcare sector has also taken noticeaccording to Becker's ASC Review, physician salaries in Oklahoma City increased by 6.3%, the fastest rate of growth among major U.S. cities.

Adding to the city's momentum and civic pride, the Oklahoma City Thunder captured the 2025 NBA Championship, shining a national spotlight on the region's energy and progress. The team's success reflects the same forward-looking spirit driving Oklahoma City's growth and recognition on the global stage.

Nominations are greatly appreciated and may be sent to Molly Johnson.

Interested candidates should provide a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest that describes their interest in the role, including, but not limited to, relevant educational, teaching, and leadership background. All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant.

To ensure full consideration, inquiries, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically in confidence to Molly Johnson.

For additional information about the position or to provide recommendations, please contact:

Jennifer Schaulin

Academic and Pediatric Practice Leader

Phone: (972) 768-5350

jennifer.schaulin@amnhealthcare.com

Ellen Lockhart, MD

Principal

858.465.2278

ellen.lockhart@amnhealthcare.com

Molly Johnson

Consultant

AMN Leadership Solutions, Inc.

molly.johnson@amnhealthcare.com