Donor Care Management Physician

About Gift of Life Michigan

Gift of Life Michigan is dedicated to saving and enhancing lives through organ and tissue donation. As a nationally recognized leader in transplantation, we focus on delivering compassionate, high-quality donor care while optimizing organ donation outcomes.

Position Summary

The Donor Care Management Physician is responsible for the day-to-day medical management of organ donors, optimizing organs for transplant, and guiding donor care staff. This role serves as a medical liaison, providing expert consultation and clinical oversight to ensure successful donation outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Consult on potential organ donor referrals and provide expert guidance to staff.

• Lead donor management case huddles and develop comprehensive care plans.

• Provide daily consults on all active donor cases.

• Direct clinical interventions and medical management for complex donor cases.

• Review charts in real-time or retrospectively to optimize donation potential.

• Collaborate with attending physicians on interventions to improve donor physiological status.

• Facilitate or guide special procedures, including echocardiography, bronchoscopy, dialysis catheter placement, central/arterial lines, CRRT, radiology interpretation, and chest tubes.

• Contribute to development and modification of donor management guidelines, policies, and procedures.

• Serve as Radiation Safety Officer for the Donor Care Unit.

• Participate in national organ donation conferences and provide educational instruction to hospital staff.

• Deliver relevant presentations such as Grand Rounds to hospitals within the DSA.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• MD or DO licensed to practice in Michigan.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in critical care, trauma, or related practice.

• ACLS certification (to be obtained within one year of employment).

• Board certified or eligible in a primary specialty (e.g., Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Emergency Medicine).

Preferred:

• 5+ years of critical care, trauma, or related practice experience.

• Prior experience in a transplant center or organ/tissue procurement organization.

Skills & Abilities

• Fluent in English (written and verbal).

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams) and other operational technology systems.

• Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.

Organizational Culture Expectations

• Exhibit Professionalism, Determination, and Compassion.

• Maintain a motivated and positive attitude.

• Support inclusive and collaborative team environments.

• Actively seek improvements and ensure a safe working environment.

• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all relevant standards and regulations.