Chief of Adult Congenital Heart Disease

University of California San Francisco

$131K — $344K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or equivalent degree required, with MD/PhD or MD/MPH preferred.
  • Board certified or board eligible in Cardiovascular Disease and Adult Congenital Heart Disease.
  • Experience in program building and leadership is essential.
  • Demonstrated national presence in ACHD through research, education, or service is preferred.
  • Eligibility for appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the Adult Congenital Heart Disease clinic and inpatient services.
  • Collaborate with the Cardiology and Pediatric Cardiology Divisions to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Provide outpatient cardiology services as a key clinician.
  • Oversee growth strategies for the ACHD program in the Bay Area and beyond.
  • Engage in teaching and mentoring within the Division as a faculty member.
  • Participate in inpatient cardiology services and consultations.
  • Perform duties as attending physician in the echo lab.

Benefits

  • Membership in health sciences compensation plan with eligibility for additional compensation.
  • Opportunities for academic advancement and leadership roles.
  • Access to a rapidly growing clinic within a prestigious academic institution.
  • Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of health professionals.
  • Location in San Francisco, a vibrant city with a dynamic healthcare community.
Full Job Description
Application Window

Open date: December 9, 2025

Most recent review date: Thursday, Apr 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Wednesday, Jun 9, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

ACHD Chief Search - All Series, Ranks: Assistant, Associate, or Full
Job Description:

The University of California, San Francisco, Division of Cardiology, is seeking to hire an excellent candidate to serve as Chief of Adult Congenital Heart Disease for a rapidly growing clinic and inpatient service. Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Cardiovascular Disease and Adult Congenital Heart Disease. The ideal candidate should also have experience building and leading programs, or the potential to lead programs and has a national presence with research, education or service to the field of ACHD.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Cardiology Division Chief and work closely with others in the Cardiology Division, the Pediatric Cardiology Division, and with other Departmental, and Health System leaders in developing and executing strategies for continued growth and operational efficiency of the ACHD program The candidate will be an outstanding clinician (with a clinical effort as an outpatient cardiologist) who is either a nationally recognized or an up-and-coming clinical and academic leader in Cardiology.

Applicants must hold MD (or equivalent degree), MD/PhD (or equivalent degree), or MD/MPH (or equivalent degree) degree(s) and be qualified for appointment at the Assistant, Associate or the Professor level. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the ACHD Section's growth and ensure that we provide world-class service to our patients in the Bay Area and beyond. Faculty recruit is expected to attend on the cardiology inpatient and consult services and to have an ambulatory practice. Faculty recruit may also perform duties as an attending physician in the echo lab.

Please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05898 . Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 The minimum base salary range for this position is $131,200-$344,400. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

Application Requirements

Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
  • Cover Letter
  • Statement of Research (Optional)
  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)


Reference requirements
  • 3-5 required (contact information only)


Job location

San Francisco, CA

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