Adult Cardiac Surgeon

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive adult cardiac surgical care, including coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve surgery, and other complex procedures.
• Support the growth of the aortic surgery program through operative management and protocol development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including cardiology, critical care, anesthesia, perfusion, and nursing.
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and Advanced Practice Providers.
• Participate in divisional conferences, case reviews, and morbidity and mortality conferences.
• Engage in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives aligned with STS and institutional benchmarks.

Requirements

• M.D., D.O., or an international medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited or internationally recognized cardiothoracic surgery training program.
• Board certified or board eligible in Thoracic Surgery.
• Clinical experience in CABG and valve surgery.
• Minimum of two years of experience or exposure to heart transplantation sufficient to support recipient surgery.
• Possession of, or eligibility to obtain, an unrestricted California Medical License and a valid DEA registration.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package ranging from $531,212 to $830,149 based on qualifications.
• 24 days of paid vacation, 14 paid holidays, and 1 week of CME time.
• University of California Pension Plan or a 401K with an 8% match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Access to the UC Irvine School of Medicine Faculty Development Program.

About the Company

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. As the primary teaching hospital for the UCI School of Medicine, it is committed to providing world-class healthcare to Orange County and surrounding communities. The UC Irvine Medical Center features a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, a Level I trauma center, and a high-risk perinatal/neonatal program.