Opportunity Criteria
Staff Physician, Cardiac Surgery
UCLA Health is seeking a board-certified Cardiac Surgeon to join our Heart & Lung Transplantation and Cardiac Surgery Programs as a Senior Physician focusing on thoracic organ procurement and first assisting in surgery. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a highly specialized, mission-driven program supporting advanced cardiac care, including transplantation and complex surgical procedures. The position is designed for surgeons with strong operative experience who are interested in a collaborative role focused on organ procurement, surgical support, and resident education—within one of the nation’s leading academic health systems.
At UCLA Health, you can:
- Utilize your advanced surgical skills in a high-acuity, collaborative environment
- Collaborate with some of the world’s top physicians and researchers at the David Geffen School of Medicine
- Work within a highly-innovative practice environment, including Epic Systems
- Discover tremendous professional rewards with one of Forbes’ “Best In-State Employers”
- Deliver leading-edge patient care
- Enjoy an excellent salary, incentive and benefits program
- Grow your medical career with one of California’s top hospitals
In this role you will:
- Perform independent procurement of heart and lungs for transplantation
- Serve as first assistant on cardiac surgery procedures, including transplantation, adult cardiac surgery, and congenital cardiac cases
- Participate in surgical care across multiple UCLA Health facilities, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA West Valley Medical Center
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary transplant and surgical teams to support high-quality patient outcomes
- Contribute to resident education and surgical teaching within an academic environment
Required Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery by ABTS
- Active/Eligible California medical license
- Demonstrated surgical skillset aligned with scope of practice
- Familiarity with adult cardiac surgical procedures
- Prior experience or exposure to transplantation and donor organ procurement
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 target salary range for this position is 142,100-348,100 annual base salary. Productivity models, Quality Incentives, and additional income channels will be determined per the direction of the Medical Director.
Living in West Los Angeles
West Los Angeles offers a dynamic blend of urban convenience and coastal lifestyle, with close proximity to Santa Monica, Brentwood, and Beverly Hills. The area provides access to world-class dining, cultural attractions, and outdoor recreation, along with top-rated schools and diverse neighborhoods. Physicians benefit from both the energy of Los Angeles and the support of UCLA Health’s flagship academic medical center.
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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