UCSF Coronary Surgery Leader

The Department of Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, is seeking outstanding candidates for a full-time academic surgeon with an exemplary record of patient care and expertise in coronary revascularization. Candidates must be board certified/board eligible or have completed a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at the time of hire. Experience in advanced techniques in coronary surgery. Additional experience or willingness to adopt minimally invasive CABG surgery is strongly preferred. Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

The candidate will work closely with interventional cardiologists, within the Center for Interventional Cardiovascular Care and Innovation, as the leader of a multidisciplinary team to expand and develop a world class program in the advanced management of complex coronary diseases.

The selected candidate will be expected to demonstrate clinical leadership through the delivery of the state of the art, high-quality, patient-centered care for high-risk coronary revascularization, develop a robust, data driven program of quality assurance and enhancement that is unrivaled, adhering to regulatory and safety standards, lead efforts to increase volumes through outreach and marketing collaboration, develop a strategic plan to expand the UCSF’s coronary surgery program to become a regional center of excellence, and champion the development and application of cutting-edge technology, including robotics, and integrating emerging technologies into clinical practice.

The selected candidate will also be expected to work collaboratively with other Departments and hospital leadership to enhance integrated care for patients and work to direct strategic planning to identify resource needs and plan investments for the complex coronary program growth and success. Candidates must have effective communication and collaboration skills. Research productivity is expected and protected time for research will be considered. The selected candidate should have a proven track record and publications, clinical research, and national recognition.

Candidates must have recognized skills in the education of surgery residents and medical students and will be expected to be active participants in the Department’s residency, fellowship training and educational programs.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $149,700 - $393,200. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.


About UC San Francisco

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.

The University of California 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 status under state or federal law.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

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
 APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

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