Congenital Heart Surgeon
UCLA Health · Los Angeles, CA
Posted December 22, 2025
UCLA Health: West Hills Primary & Specialty Care Clinic · 7345 Medical Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA, US, 91307
Description
Take on a vital role within a world-class academic health system and help deliver life-saving surgical care to patients of all ages. In partnership with UCLA Health and Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), we are seeking a Congenital Heart Surgeon to join our esteemed Department of Surgery, recognized nationally for clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. This is a contract-based opportunity to perform complex congenital cardiac surgeries across both institutions.
At UCLA Health you can:
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including pediatric cardiologists, intensivists, perfusionists, and specialty-trained nursing staff.
- Practice among two leading institutions – UCLA Health in Los Angeles and Children’s Hospital of Orange County – with access to state-of-the-art surgical suites and ICU resources.
- Contribute to a high-volume program that emphasizes quality outcomes, continuous innovation, and compassionate care.
- Participate in ongoing clinical and academic collaborations in an environment that supports excellence in patient care, teaching, and research.
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 142,100.00-138,100.00 annual base salary. Additional income channels will be determined per the direction of the Department.
Qualifications:
- M.D. degree required.
- Board certified or board eligible by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS), with specialization in congenital heart surgery.
- Possess or be eligible for California medical licensure.
- Willingness to travel between UCLA Health and CHOC campuses.
- Strong commitment to advancing care for patients with congenital heart disease across all ages.
About the Program:
The Congenital Heart Surgery Program at UCLA Health and CHOC is a nationally recognized leader in complex heart care, offering advanced treatment for a full spectrum of congenital heart conditions. With an emphasis on multidisciplinary care, innovation, and family-centered approaches, our program has earned a reputation for outstanding outcomes and compassionate service. Learn more about our partnership here.
About Living in Southern California:
Whether you’re based near West Los Angeles, home to the UCLA campus, or in Orange County, where CHOC is located, Southern California offers an exceptional lifestyle. Enjoy sunny weather year-round, world-famous beaches, scenic mountains, vibrant cultural life, and top-tier public and private schools. With easy access to both urban centers and coastal escapes, this region is ideal for work-life balance and professional growth.
Employer
UCLA Health
UCLA Health is among the most comprehensive and advanced health care systems in the world. Our mission is to provide state-of-the-art patient care, generate research discoveries leading to new treatments and diagnoses, and train future generations of health care professionals. Together, the UCLA Hospital System and the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA strive every day to be a leader in setting the standards of excellence.
We offer an integrated network of primary and specialty care services at more than 280 clinics across Southern California and the Central Coast and at five medical centers and hospitals – Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital, the Stewart and Lynda Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and UCLA West Valley Medical Center.
For 35 consecutive years, UCLA Health hospitals have earned a place on the U.S. News & World Report national honor roll, a distinction reserved for only 20 hospitals or systems providing the highest-quality care across multiple medical specialties. In 2024, U.S. News ranked UCLA Health #1 in both California and in Los Angeles*.
UCLA Health is where discovery leads to exceptional health care.