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EXPLORE PHYSICIAN CAREERS

Looking to advance your abilities and grow your practice with a preeminent health system? Bring your passion and professional expertise to the organization that is consistently recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. Paramount to our success and reputation are the world-class physicians that we employ to work in our state-of-the-art facilities.

A PASSION FOR MEDICAL
EXCELLENCE

As a physician with UCLA Health, your dedication, skills and knowledge will be greatly enhanced by your association with the David Geffen School of Medicine. Here, we’re focused on developing, guiding and empowering tomorrow’s leaders in health and science—and we’re doing it at an elite level. Meet some of the amazing people who make this one of the nation’s top medical schools and one of the world’s most respected centers of medical learning and research.

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ACADEMIC CAREERS

The David Geffen School of Medicine is working at the furthest frontiers of medical learning and research. Every day, world-renowned scientific visionaries are making historic breakthroughs that are redefining human health. If you have an unyielding passion for discovery, we invite you to join us.

ACADEMIC CAREERS

INSPIRED BY OUR DIVERSITY

Talent Acquisition at UCLA Health champions the richness of talent that unites our organization in serving our communities. We believe that every individual has a voice and we welcome the difference those voices make in enhancing our world-class culture of healing humankind through acts of kindness. UCLA Health Talent Acquisition cultivates diverse talent pools and empowers our staff to innovate so that healthcare, research and education at UCLA Health remains equitable for all.

We honor the ideas, experiences, and worldviews you bring to make UCLA Health a better place for everyone and we hold ourselves accountable for treating everyone with respect and kindness. Our commitment to fostering a more diverse and inclusive workplace has enabled us to be recognized by Forbes as among the nation’s “Best Employers for Diversity.” UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.

OUR OFFICES

We continue to track the COVID-19 outbreak and are working with public health experts and leaders across UCLA to help contain its spread and continue to protect the safety of our patients, staff, faculty, students, trainees, and the general public. For the latest updates, please view the UCLA Health coronavirus updates.

MEET OUR PHYSICIANS

You can get an inside look at the life-changing work we do through the eyes of our world-class physicians.

We’re continually growing our presence throughout Southern California to improve the health of the communities we serve. Our network of medical centers, outpatient clinics and more offers convenience for our patients – and opportunities for you, including rewarding lifestyle options you simply won’t find anywhere else.

See how much you can experience and enjoy when you join us.

 Outside of David Geffen School of Medicine

10833 Le Conte Avenue, #12138
Los Angeles, CA 90095

This elite center of medical learning, research and discovery is located at the heart of our world-class medical center, providing a foundation for healthcare greatness and innovation. In the 50 years since its founding, the David Geffen School of Medicine has risen to the highest tier of medical schools and research institutions. On the forefront of revolutionary change in biomedical research and patient care, our agile environment helps to inform and advance the rest of our world-class hospital. Today, our medical school has more than 2,700 full-time faculty members, almost 1,400 residents and fellows, more than 750 medical students and 500 PhD candidates. Best of all: opportunities to teach, learn and advance are ever expanding.

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We bring superior care closer to our patients by breaking down geographical barriers and strategically locating our clinics where they are needed most. Our clinics provide medical services to patients in a variety of specialties, including: AIDS, gastroenterology, gynecology, ophthalmology, endocrinology, geriatrics, neurology, orthopedics, otolaryngology, psychiatry, rheumatology, and urology. Our network of outstanding facilities includes outpatient clinics located throughout the Los Angeles area and beyond:

  • Agoura Hills
  • Arcadia
  • Beverly Hills
  • Burbank
  • Century City
  • Encino
  • Fountain Valley
  • Irvine
  • Laguna Hills
  • Manhattan Beach
  • Palos Verdes
  • Pasadena
  • Porter Ranch
  • Redondo Beach
  • Santa Clarita
  • Santa Monica
  • Simi Valley
  • Thousand Oaks
  • Torrance
  • Ventura
  • Westlake Village
Outside of Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, a proving ground for medical excellence, opened in 2008 as the largest hospital building in the world. According to U.S. News & World Report, it’s the #1 hospital in California, the #4 hospital in the nation and has earned coveted Magnet® Status. This expansive facility is one of the most technologically advanced in the world, providing clinicians and patients with every medical advantage science has to offer. Its 520 rooms have been designed to offer sun-filled views for a greater patient experience. And as the teaching hospital for the UCLA School of Nursing and the David Geffen School of Medicine, we offer an unmatched environment of learning, discovery, and healing.

Outside of UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica

1250 16th Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404

We’ve provided world-class medical care to the Westside of Los Angeles since the 1920s. Today, UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, is a marvel of state-of-the-art facilities and revitalized historic buildings that offer a wide range of specialty services and Magnet® designated nursing excellence. Here, we provide oncology, breast care, the BirthPlace, extensive children’s health programs, and a STEMI Receiving Center in the Nethercutt ER. We are one of the best orthopedic hospitals in the U.S., and our Rape Treatment Center is internationally known for its skill, sensitivity and compassion.

Outside of UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital

757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095

At this “hospital within a hospital”, we empower continuous discovery while fostering an atmosphere in which the youngest patients can receive the highest level of care. Inside the walls of UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital are leaders, inventors, and champions of care. We are proud to be ranked among the world’s elite institutions for pediatric research, care, and education. In our home in the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center building, we offer world-class capabilities in an environment designed and built especially for kids. The hospital provides a full spectrum of primary and specialized medical care for infants, children, and adolescents.

Outside of Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA

150 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095

Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA (NPH) is among the world’s premier centers for care, research, and education in the fields of mental health, developmental disabilities, and neurology. We nurture an atmosphere of world-renowned support that matches evolving practices with everyday excellence. It truly is a home for transformative acts of care. We offer the opportunity to work with patients of all ages in a multitude of settings, from inpatient to outpatient. With our home in the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center building, our hospital features all-private rooms and a spacious outdoor terrace to blend therapeutic healing with personal quiet time.

BENEFITS TAILORED TO YOU

UCLA Health employees give their absolute best to our life-changing work. In return, they deserve the best we have to offer them. Our employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services and programs, including:

We offer a wide selection of options for eligible staff and dependents, including spouses, domestic partners, and/or children up to age 26. Our plans have a broad choice of providers – including UC medical center doctors, hospital and medical groups – and plan designs to fit your needs with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.

You can take advantage of retirement plans that will help you save for tomorrow. These plans are designed to provide you with important retirement income. You can also participate in our Voluntary Retirement Savings Program that includes tax-deferred 403(b) and 457(b) plans and post-tax 403(b) defined contribution plan (DCP).

You help keep our patients happy and healthy and we want to do the same for you. Our unique Wellness Initiative provides a variety of screenings, classes, workshops, activities and resources to help enhance the quality of your life.

Life in Southern and Central California

From Orange County to the San Fernando Valley to the Central Coast, California is a special place that offers a lifestyle unmatched anywhere in the country. Snow-capped mountains and sun-drenched beaches surround the vibrant community that is the world’s entertainment capital. Have a look at some of the amazing places you could soon call home.

Aerial photo of rolling flower-covered hills and neighborhoods of Conejo Valley

CONEJO VALLEY

The Conejo Valley and its surrounding cities of Thousand Oaks, Malibu, and Ventura are just a short drive northwest of Los Angeles. This area is nestled against the Santa Monica Mountains National Park with easy access to Malibu’s breathtaking beaches. This area offers great schools and neighborhoods with hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails and outdoor recreational possibilities. Ventura, with a thriving arts community and an endless array of things to do, is known as the “Galapagos of Southern California” for its stunning scenery, from the mountains to the beaches.

Aerial photo of people playing on beach with houses along the shoreline

ORANGE COUNTY

Go an hour south of Los Angeles, and you’ll find yourself in Orange County. The “OC” is known for great neighborhoods and excellent quality of living, no matter what city you choose. Fountain Valley, known for being extremely family-friendly, offers plenty of recreational opportunities, as well as all the shopping you’re looking for. Just south in Irvine, you’ll find outstanding schools and neighborhoods that locals call “villages,” with homes surrounding neighborhood parks, playgrounds and pools, plus more than 350 miles of on- and off-street bike lanes. Further south, the Laguna Hills area offers majestic views, warm ocean breezes, and quiet neighborhoods.

Aerial photo of skyline in the San Fernando Valley with mountains in the background

SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

Just over the hill from Hollywood, you’ll find lots to do and experience in the Valley. Burbank and its surrounding areas offer great living, shopping and entertainment options for just about every taste. From hiking in the foothills, to picnicking in nearby Griffith Park, to abundant bike-friendly paths, there’s plenty to do outdoors. Across the Valley, Woodland Hills, Northridge, and Porter Ranch offer welcoming neighborhoods and, of course, easy access to all that Los Angeles has to offer. Further west, Simi Valley has wide-open spaces and tremendous views of the mountains. It was also recently selected as a “Best City to Work In.” North of the Valley, Valencia is home to a wealth of dining and shopping spots, not to mention Six Flags Magic Mountain. Simply put, Valley living is a great choice for professionals looking for a little more space – and all the comforts of suburban living.

Aerial photo of Arroyo Seco and San Gabriel Mountains

SAN GABRIEL VALLEY

When you venture east of downtown toward Pasadena, you’ll find beautiful views – and an exceptional quality of living. Home to the Rose Bowl, the Norton Simon Museum of Art, and beautiful Old Town Pasadena, the city enjoys a thriving arts and culture scene, with endless dining, shopping, and nightlife possibilities. Nestled in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, the area offers easy access to plenty of mountain adventures, from hiking trails to camping, and rock climbing. The same can be said for the surrounding areas. Arcadia, home to the Santa Anita Race Track, is right next door. Alhambra offers excellent neighborhoods and amazing restaurants, with quick access to downtown LA.

San Luis Obispo

SAN LUIS OBISPO

Nestled among beautiful rolling hills and boasting an ideal year-round climate and quaint neighborhoods, San Luis Obispo is an ideal place to call home. Its historic, charming downtown boasts everything from one-of-a-kind boutiques to familiar national retailers. It is also just a short and scenic drive to a variety of noted seaside locations such as Morro Bay and Pismo Beach. If you’re looking for a relaxing way to spend a day, the neighboring communities of Arroyo Grande and Los Olivos feature some of the most renowned vineyards and wineries around. San Luis Obispo is also home to the California Polytechnic University, which further adds to the vibrancy of this unique setting.

Aerial view of Santa Barbara buildings featuring historic Spanish architecture with mountains and ocean in background

SANTA BARBARA

A breathtaking and inviting weekend getaway and playground for many in the Los Angeles area, Santa Barbara is also an incredible place to call home. Bordered by the stunning Santa Ynez Mountains to the north and the spectacular Pacific Ocean to the south, this is a place of limitless beauty, variety and recreational possibilities. Historic Spanish architecture throughout the area recalls the town’s rich cultural roots, while new and revitalized neighborhoods point to its exciting future. If you’re looking for the ideal location to make your family delighted and your friends jealous, Santa Barbara is the place!

Looking down long pier toward the beach and neighboring beachside town

SOUTH BAY

Just a short drive south of UCLA, the neighborhoods of the South Bay offer something for just about everyone. Ranked one of the nation’s most livable cities, Torrance is known for quality education and a sprawling park system. And just to the west, with miles of beautiful coastline from Manhattan Beach to Redondo Beach, locals enjoy surfing, beach volleyball, and biking and roller blading along paved paths on the sand. These quaint beach towns offer inspiring views of the ocean from your neighborhood, with great dining and nightlife in walking distance. Keep going south and you’ll find yourself in Palos Verdes, where breathtaking bluffs overlook the Pacific. Known for superb neighborhoods and world-class views, it’s truly an unforgettable place to visit – and live.

Aerial view of West Los Angeles, including the 405 freeway

WEST LOS ANGELES

LA’s Westside is comprised of some of the most charming neighborhoods in Southern California. Westwood is home to the UCLA campus, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, the Hammer Museum and the Geffen Playhouse. It offers a vibrant cultural scene with plenty of entertainment and nightlife possibilities for all ages. Beverly Hills offers beautiful neighborhoods stretching from the mid-city area all the way to the hills and beyond. It borders Century City to the north, also known for its plentiful shopping and dining opportunities, as well as great neighborhoods. And if being close to the water is on your to-do list, head a little south to Marina Del Rey. Adjacent to the funky neighborhoods in Venice, Marina Del Rey offers a laidback atmosphere with running and bike paths that lead to beaches on either side. Just west and reaching right up to the Pacific Ocean is Santa Monica, known for its beaches and boardwalk, not to mention the world-famous Santa Monica Pier, with its signature Ferris wheel you can see for miles. Take a stroll down to nearby Venice Beach, or jump on the bike path that stretches for miles in both directions. Just north, you’ll find Pacific Palisades, a beautiful area in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, with a wide waterfront that encompasses Will Rogers State Beach. And if you follow the Pacific Coast Highway a little bit west, you’ll arrive in Malibu, known for its amazing views and famous surfing beaches.

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