Academic Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon

UC San Diego Academic Jobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego, in partnership with Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, seeks an academic pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon to join the Heart Institute. The role emphasizes clinical care, teaching, research, and outreach across congenital heart care from fetal life to adulthood.

Selected candidates may provide care for both pediatric and adult patients with congenital heart disease. Appointments will reflect the candidate’s background, with an open date of Apr 7, 2026 and a final date of Apr 7,

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree required.
• Board certified/eligible in thoracic and congenital heart surgery.
• Current California medical license or eligibility.
• Completion of an ACGME‑accredited congenital heart fellowship.
• Experience in academic teaching and research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for pediatric and adult congenital heart disease.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary Heart Institute team.
• Engage in teaching, research, and outreach initiatives.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Team collaboration

Teaching residents

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Board certification in thoracic surgery

Board certification/eligibility in congenital heart surgery

ACGME‑accredited congenital heart fellowship

California medical license

Job description

UC San Diego, in partnership with Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego, seeks an academic pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon to join the Heart Institute. The role emphasizes clinical care, teaching, research, and outreach across congenital heart care from fetal life to adulthood.

Selected candidates may provide care for both pediatric and adult patients with congenital heart disease. Appointments will reflect the candidate’s background, with an open date of Apr 7, 2026 and a final date of Apr 7,