Opportunity Criteria
Staff Pediatric Surgeon, Los Angeles (contract)
Take on a vital role within one of the nation’s premier academic health systems. UCLA Health is seeking a dedicated Staff Pediatric Surgeon to join our team and provide expert surgical care for infants, children, and adolescents across a wide network of medical centers and community hospitals. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to UCLA Health’s mission of delivering high-quality, compassionate, and accessible pediatric surgical care.
At UCLA Health, you can:
- Provide call coverage for medical centers and community hospitals, ensuring timely access to pediatric surgical expertise across the greater Los Angeles region.
- Work 2-24 hour shifts, or as assigned by the Division, with flexibility to meet the urgent needs of our patients.
- Participate in the day and night call schedule and remain available, by pager as needed.
- Hold weekly clinics for consultations and follow-up appointments to provide continuity of care.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including pediatricians, anesthesiologists, and subspecialists, to ensure optimal outcomes for pediatric patients.
- Play an essential role in expanding pediatric surgical coverage throughout our community network.
The University of California, Los Angeles is required to provide an estimate of the salary range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Salary offers are determined based on candidate qualifications and experience. The base salary range for this position is $123,500–$302,600 annually, based on a full-time FTE. Actual compensation will be competitive, reflect fair market value, and be prorated according to hours worked each month in alignment with University payroll policies. Please note, this position is not benefits-eligible and is listed as a contract role.
Qualifications:
- M.D. or D.O. degree
- Board Certification or eligibility in Pediatric Surgery.
- Board Certificated in Pediatrics
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A current, valid California medical license, without restrictions
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Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) license, without restrictions
- Commitment to excellence in clinical care, collaborative teamwork, and patient-centered service.
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Ability to provide high-quality surgical care in both academic and community hospital settings.
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An active member in good standing of the medical staffs of such hospitals
About UCLA Health
Are you looking to make a
dramatic difference on a
diverse and dynamic community?
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Do you want to collaborate
with world-class
clinical professionals?
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Have you always
wanted to experience an
incomparable lifestyle in a
beautiful setting?
At UCLA Health, you can.
There’s no place like Los Angeles. With so much
diversity, excitement and constant change, this is
a city that is always on the move and demands
nothing but the best of everything. Our national
reputation for clinical excellence is defined by our
renowned physicians, who are world leaders in
the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses
and injuries. We’d love to have you join us.
About UCLA Health
A foundation for achieving great things.
Our physicians provide outstanding patient care by living out our clear vision:
Be your best with the best.
At UCLA Health, more than 200 of our physicians are ranked among the nation’s Best Doctors. Because only 5% of our nation’s physicians are honored with this designation, we’re proud to have so many of our doctors recognized as being the best in their specialties.
We have ongoing openings at:
- Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
- UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
- Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA
- UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital
- West Valley Medical Center
- Over 280+ UCLA Primary Care Practices, Specialty Practices and Urgent Care Centers
About Los Angeles
Living the life in LA
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, you’ll enjoy the incredible Southern California lifestyle. Looking for spectacular scenery and exhilarating recreation? With beautiful beaches, majestic mountains and the dramatic desert all in your backyard, every activity imaginable is waiting for you. If spectator sports are your passion, you’ll find every major professional sport here. You’ll also be able to enjoy some of the world’s best and most famous restaurants, entertainment venues, theme parks and more.
Facility & Address
UCLA Health
- Los Angeles CA
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Contact Information
Tiffany Marmolejo Physician Recruiter, UCLA Health
- Phone:424-946-5790
- Email:Click to email
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