Chief of Surgery, West Valley Medical Center

UCLA • Los Angeles, CA

331d • $201,500 - $535,000

About The Position

The Department of Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA invites applications for the position of Chief of General Surgery at UCLA West Valley Medical Center. This is a faculty appointment at the Associate or Full Professor level within the University of California clinical health sciences professor series. The Chief of General Surgery will lead a team of 3-4 surgeons, forming part of UCLA's Division of General Surgery at UCLA West Valley Medical Center. This will be a newly formed surgery service at this site and be part of a Division renowned for its exceptional patient care, groundbreaking research, and advancements across subspecialties including colon and rectal surgery, trauma and critical care, minimally invasive and bariatric surgery, endocrine surgery. As Chief, the incumbent will collaborate with the Department Chair, Vice Chair for Clinical Operations & Strategic Planning and Vice Chair for Ambulatory Surgery to expand the Division's clinical and educational missions to our newest community medical center, UCLA West Valley Medical Center. The UCLA West Valley Medical Center is a community center located in West Hills, California, serving a diverse array of patients from across San Fernando Valley. This role encompasses responsibilities for faculty development, financial performance, and clinical excellence while increasing the visibility and prominence of the Division both locally and regionally. The Chief must demonstrate transparency, a deep sense of professionalism, commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms, an unwavering ethical compass, and strong support for interdisciplinary and interprofessional collaboration and institutional growth.

Requirements

• MD degree or equivalent.
• Board-eligible or certified.
• Eligible for California medical licensure.
• Excellent academic track record in education and research.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Managerial or administrative experience.
• Excellent skills in surgical diagnostics.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain policies, quality standards, and regulations for the surgeons at West Valley Medical Center.
• Lead the growth of the general surgery practice at the UCLA West Valley Medical Center.
• Represent the program in key areas including patient care, financial performance, faculty development, and educational programs.
• Provide comprehensive surgical care in general surgery, including inpatient and outpatient services, operating room procedures, and panel call coverage, ensuring adherence to the highest standards of quality and professionalism.
• Teach and supervise trainees.
• Foster continuing education and support professional development for faculty.
• Engage in scholarly activities including clinical, translational, and/or social science research.
• Address complaints and issues.
• Promote interdisciplinary collaboration and institutional growth.

Benefits

• Membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees