Surgeon Cardiac Assistant – Los Angeles

Kaiser Permanente; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 513,000 - 695,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Retirement and savings plans

Relocation package

Professional liability coverage

PSLF eligible

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles is seeking a Surgeon Cardiac Assistant to support advanced cardiac surgery teams at the USA-California-Los Angeles location. This role requires clinical excellence and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality patient care.

Competitive compensation is offered with a minimum salary of 512,575 USD and a maximum of 694,875 USD, plus potential premium earnings.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible

Job description

Job Number:

Surgeon Cardiac Assistant – Los Angeles (

Primary Location

: USA-California-Los Angeles
Minimum Salary: $512,575.00 Maximum Salary: $694,875.00 Potential Premium Earnings: $169,200.00
Virtual Indicator: Standard Face to Face

About SCPMG

Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package

• Medical/dental/vision coverage
• Supplemental medical coverage
• Special dependent coverage
• Vacation/holiday/sick/education time and leave (prorated to work schedule)
• Retirement and savings plans
• Relocation package
• Professional liability coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Partnership of SCPMG

• Transition to a Partner/Owner of SCPMG
• Eligible after three consecutive years of full-time employment (six consecutive years of part-time employment)
• Increased benefits (e.g., compensation, retirement, life insurance)
• Voting rights on organizational decisions

Additional Information

• Board Certified or Board Eligible

About the area

The city of Los Angeles offers one of the world’s great urban experiences. Opportunities to enjoy pro sports, entertainment, cuisine, and the arts are virtually endless, with the variety to satisfy its incredibly diverse population. Beaches are nearby; mountains and desert are an hour away, and the weather enables year-round outdoor activities.

Working here

The Los Angeles Medical Center is the region’s largest facility—and SCPMG’s largest teaching facility—with a broad offering of primary, specialty, tertiary, and quaternary care programs for a highly diverse patient population. Despite its size, the center is remarkably compact, providing physicians with ready access to interaction and support. Our leadership is dedicated to transparency, and to providing opportunities for others to step up and have a voice. The center’s Graduate Medical Education program is another hallmark, along with our established culture of collaboration and accountability. Physician well-being is key: new hires and partners alike will find wellness events, workshops, trainings, meet‑and‑greets, and other opportunities to integrate, grow, and thrive—all in one of the world’s premier big cities.

Qualifications

Equal Employment Opportunity

External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.