Description
Cardiac Surgeon Opportunities
Openings in Los Angeles, California
Kaiser Permanente – Southern California Permanente Medical Group (SCPMG) in Los Angeles is the largest program in California for index cardiac surgery cases (~1400 cases). All surgeries are performed by senior cardiac surgeons with assistant cardiac surgeons. We are recruiting for both positions:
Senior Cardiac Surgeon
Opening in Los Angeles, California
Sign-On Bonus: $300,000
Position Highlights
- Join a growing cardiac surgery team driven by increasing surgical volume.
- High-volume program performing approximately two cardiac surgery cases per day.
- Four dedicated cardiac surgery operating rooms, with additional capacity for future expansion.
- Dedicated cardiac anesthesia, nursing, and perioperative support teams.
- Self-contained ICU with 24/7 in-house intensivist coverage.
- Dedicated cardiac surgery step-down unit supported by experienced nurse practitioners.
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on clinical excellence and outstanding patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited cardiothoracic surgery training program.
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery.
- Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered cardiac surgical care.
Assistant Cardiac Surgeon
Opening in Los Angeles, California
Sign-On Bonus: $100,000
Position Highlights:
- Primary responsibility: assist senior cardiac surgeon in cases, 5 day/week operation
- No peri-operative management
- No pre-op responsibilities
- Perfect for cardiac surgery work-life balance
- Team is expanding due to rapidly increasing surgical volume
- Cardiac surgery has four exclusive OR rooms with two more available for expansion
Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must have a completed an ACGME-accredited cardiothoracic surgery training program and be board certified or eligible in cardiothoracic surgery
Why Choose SCPMG?
- Physician-led partnership model with opportunities to contribute, influence, and lead.
- Partnership eligibility after three years.
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
- Integrated care delivery with strong multidisciplinary support.
- Professional autonomy within a collaborative practice environment.
- Opportunities for innovation, quality improvement, teaching, research, and leadership.
For inquiries or to learn more about these opportunities, contact: Jolanta Buschini at Jolanta.U.Buschini@kp.org or call/text: 626-460-9729.
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We are an AAP/EEO employer.
Salary range for full-time openings is $650,375.00 - $980,955.00. Potential premium earnings are up to $184,860.00. Salaries are inclusive of incentives depending on skills and competencies and geographic location. Potential premium earnings are based on location. Annual Salary is determined by longevity with the Group and full time equivalent (FTE) work schedule/effort.
