UCI Health
UC Irvine | Faculty Advanced Heart Failure & Cardiac Transplant Surgeon | $531K -$830K
Orange, CA
University of California, Irvine
Job Highlights
The Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiac Surgery at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) School of Medicine is seeking an Advanced Heart Failure & Cardiac Transplant Surgeon to join its growing academic cardiovascular program.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive surgical care across the spectrum of adult cardiac surgery with a focus on advanced heart failure therapies (LVAD implantation, tMCS, heart transplantation).
- Participate as a member of the advanced heart failure therapies program including participation in patient selection, perioperative management, and longitudinal follow-up.
- Support the clinical growth, quality, and operational readiness of a developing heart transplant program, in collaboration with senior surgical and medical leadership.
- Support the clinical growth, quality, and operational readiness of a developing heart transplant program, in collaboration with senior surgical and medical leadership.
- Participate in on-call and donor call responsibilities appropriate to program needs.
- Teach and mentor medical students, residents, fellows, and Advanced Practice Providers in cardiac surgery, advanced heart failure, MCS, and transplant-related care.
- Engage in clinical, translational, or outcomes-based research related to advanced heart failure, MCS, cardiogenic shock, or transplantation.
Qualifications:
- M.D /D.O., or international medical degree (e.g. MBBS) from an accredited institution.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited or internationally recognized cardiothoracic surgery training program
- Board certified or board eligible in Thoracic Surgery; or eligible and willing to obtain ABTS certification.
- Training and clinical exposure to advanced heart failure therapies, including durable LVADs and temporary MCS.
- Possession or eligibility to obtain an unrestricted CA Medical
Qualifications Required at the Time of Appointment:
- Minimum of one year of experience as an assistant or primary transplant surgeon within the last 5 years at an established transplant surgeon.
- Possession of, or eligibility to obtain and maintain, a valid DEA registration by the start date.
Benefits include:
- $531,212 - $830,149 compensation package based on qualifications, training, and experience
- 24 days paid vacation, 14 paid holidays, 1 week of CME time
- University of California Pension Plan or separate 401K with 8% match
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- UC Irvine School of Medicine Faculty Development Program
To explore this opportunity further, please contact our Asst. Director of Physician Recruitment Jacob (Jay) Colón @ jcolon1@uci.edu or apply via the "Learn More" link below.
About UCI Health
UCI Health is committed to providing the highest quality healthcare to Orange County and surrounding communities through its world-class physicians, surgeons and clinical staff.
UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. UC Irvine Medical Center, the main campus in Orange, California, features Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program, Level I trauma center and Level II pediatric trauma center. It is the primary teaching hospital for UCI School of Medicine.
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Compensation Details
$531K–$830K
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. •“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. •UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy •UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties •APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Posted May 13, 2026