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General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
dependent on operational needs and physician preferences.
Posted Date
08/04/2026
Salary Range: $163400 - 400300 Annually
Employment Type
1 - Staff: Contract
Duration
1 year, renewable
Job #
32426

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Department of Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine is recruiting an exceptional team-oriented procurement surgeon for abdominal organs. Our dynamic Division of Liver Transplant Surgery is interested in individuals who can meet the rigorous quality and demands of a very busy and world-renowned liver and abdominal transplantation program. Clinical responsibilities include surgical procurement from deceased donor patients for the liver (including DBD, DCD, NMP), pediatric, and intestinal in-situ split liver procurement, as well as pancreas and small bowel organs for transplantation. The candidate needs to be adept at all types of back table preparation and reconstruction of liver for transplant, pancreas and small bowel. The ideal candidate should have experience in the areas of procurement, transplantation, and determination of organ quality. The individual may also be involved in procurement for research and resuscitation of marginal organs. In accordance with our educational mission, the candidate will also need to train residents and fellows on organ procurement and back table preparation techniques. The position is designed for surgeons with strong operative experience who are interested in a collaborative role focused on organ procurement, and resident education—within one of the nation's leading academic health systems.

At UCLA Health, you can:

  • Utilize your advanced surgical skills in a high-acuity, collaborative environment
  • Collaborate with some of the world's top physicians and researchers at the David Geffen School of Medicine
  • Discover tremendous professional rewards with one of Forbes' "Best-In-State Employers"
  • Deliver leading-edge patient care
  • Enjoy an excellent salary, incentive and benefits program
  • Grow your medical career with one of California's top hospitals

In this role you will:

  • Perform independent procurement of liver (including DBD, DCD, ECD, NMP), pediatric and in-situ split liver), as well as pancreas and intestinal organs for transplantation
  • Assist with back table preparation and reconstruction of organs for transplantation
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary transplant and surgical teams to support high-quality patient outcomes
  • Contribute to resident education and surgical teaching within an academic environment

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • MD or DO
  • Active/Eligible California medical license
  • Demonstrated surgical skillset aligned with scope of practice
  • Familiarity with liver transplant surgery
  • Prior experience or exposure to transplantation and donor organ procurement

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–$348,100 annual base salary. Productivity models, Quality Incentives, and additional income channels will be determined per the direction of the Medical Director.

Living in West Los Angeles

West Los Angeles offers a dynamic blend of urban convenience and coastal lifestyle, with close proximity to Santa Monica, Brentwood, and Beverly Hills. The area provides access to world-class dining, cultural attractions, and outdoor recreation, along with top-rated schools and diverse neighborhoods. Physicians benefit from both the energy of Los Angeles and the support of UCLA Health's flagship academic medical center.


As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.