Staff Physician, Cardiac Surgery

Board-certified Cardiac Surgeon sought to join UCLA Health's Heart & Lung Transplantation and Cardiac Surgery Programs as a Senior Physician focusing on thoracic organ procurement and first assisting in transplantation and complex cardiac procedures. Responsibilities include independent procurement of heart and lungs for transplantation, serving as first assistant on cardiac surgery procedures (including transplantation, adult and congenital cases), participating in surgical care across UCLA Health facilities, collaborating with multidisciplinary transplant teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes, and contributing to resident education and surgical teaching within an academic environment. The role operates within UCLA Health’s affiliated centers, utilizing advanced surgical skills in a high-acuity, collaborative setting; opportunities exist for professional growth within a leading academic medical system. Qualifications include MD or DO, ABTS board certification/eligibility, active California medical license, demonstrated surgical skillset, familiarity with adult cardiac procedures, and experience or exposure to transplantation and donor procurement.