5-7 years of surgical experience in cardiac or transplantation surgery
Strong operative skills with a focus on thoracic organ procurement
Experience in adult and congenital cardiac surgery
Commitment to teaching and resident education
Responsibilities
Perform independent heart and lung procurement for transplantation
Act as first assistant in various cardiac surgeries
Engage in surgical procedures across multiple UCLA Health locations
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes
Facilitate resident education and training in a teaching capacity
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a leading academic health system
Engagement in a mission-driven program for advanced cardiac care
Access to multidisciplinary resources and support
Exposure to innovative surgical techniques and procedures
Contribution to the education of the next generation of surgeons
Full Job Description
Description
UCLA Health is seeking a board-certified Cardiac Surgeon to join our Heart & Lung Transplantation and Cardiac Surgery Program s 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
About UCLA Health
UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
