Staff Physician, Cardiac Surgery

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. 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 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 Target salary range: $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. Interested candidates may apply online. #J-18808-Ljbffr