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Surgery - Transplant Physician

UCSF Open · verified Oct 22, 2026
San Francisco, CA Full-time Surgeon

At a glance

Surgeon role at UCSF. San Francisco, CA · full-time · $154,700–$240,500 a year.

SalaryStated by UCSF
$154,700 – $240,500
Pay for this role, in USD per year, as stated in the listing.
RoleSurgeon
LocationSan Francisco, CA
EmploymentFull-time
Pay$154,700–$240,500
PostedOct 11, 2026 · 11d ago
Role brief

physicianroles summary, based on the employer's listing.

What you'll do

  • Provide lung transplant surgery and contribute to research, including peer-reviewed publications
  • Work with other departments and hospital leaders to coordinate multidisciplinary care and identify resources for program growth
  • Teach surgery residents and medical students, and take part in residency and fellowship training
  • Contribute to general cardiac or thoracic surgery if your background and interests align

What you bring

  • You hold cardiothoracic surgery board certification or are eligible for it by your start date
  • You bring substantial experience in lung transplantation

Who this fits

This academic role is at the Assistant or Associate Professor level and suits a surgeon with a strong lung transplantation background. Research output is expected, and the position includes teaching and training responsibilities. Fellowship training in lung transplantation is preferred, as is experience with VA and VV ECMO; robotic surgery or foregut training would also be useful.

From the employer

The Department of Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco, is seeking a full -time academic cardiothoracic surgeon at the Assistant or Associate Professor level to join its nationally recognized Lung Transplantation program.

The ideal candidate will be fellowship-trained in lung transplantation, with experience with cannulation and management of both VA and VV ECMO is strongly preferred. Additional training in robotic surgery and foregut procedures would be of additional benefit. Applicants must be board certified or board eligible in cardiothoracic surgery at the time of hire, with substantial experience in lung transplantation. Applicants materials must list eligible, and/or pending qualifications upon submission.Depending on the candidate's background and interests, there may also be opportunities to participate in general cardiac or thoracic surgery, with the distribution of time negotiable.

The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate with other Departments and hospital leadership to advance integrated, multidisciplinary care and help assess resources necessary for program growth and success. Effective communication and teamwork skills are essential. Research productivity is expected and a proven track record in research and peer-reviewed publications is preferred.

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 and Division's residency and fellowship training programs, as well as to the education of medical students.

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 $154,700 - $240,500. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, and community services that have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to excellence.

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.

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