Colorectal Surgery Clinical Faculty

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, a nationally recognized leader in patient care, research, and education, is seeking two Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Colorectal Surgeons to join its distinguished faculty. These positions are available at the Assistant Professor and Associate Professor levels, offering an outstanding opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, multidisciplinary academic environment at one of the nation’s premier medical centers. One position will be focused on colorectal surgeons with expertise in pelvic floor.

Position Overview

The selected candidates will provide comprehensive colorectal surgical care, managing a wide range of benign and malignant conditions affecting the colon, rectum, and anus. Both roles include clinical responsibilities, teaching, and opportunities for research and academic advancement, with rank commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered colorectal surgical care
• Perform a full spectrum of procedures, including minimally invasive and robotic techniques
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including gastroenterology, oncology, radiology, and pathology
• Teach and mentor medical students, residents, and fellows
• Participate in clinical research, scholarly activity, and quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute to program development and institutional growth

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Academic appointment commensurate with experience and accomplishments
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and advanced surgical technologies
• Robust support for research, innovation, and career development
• A collaborative and inclusive academic environment

About Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai is a world-class academic health system known for excellence in patient care, innovation, and medical education. Located in Los Angeles, the institution offers a vibrant, diverse community and exceptional quality of life.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter specifying interest in Assistant or Associate Professor rank and outlining clinical, teaching, and research interests

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until both positions are filled.

Who We Are

• A leading academic health system based in Los Angeles, recognized nationally and internationally for clinical excellence, research, and education.
• System includes: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center; Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital; Torrance Memorial Medical Center; Huntington Health; Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center (JV); California Rehabilitation Institute (JV); and a broad medical network with multispecialty groups, urgent care, ambulatory surgery, imaging and specialty centers.

Scale & Impact (FY25 unless noted)

• Employees: 17,383
• Revenue: $6.44B
• Licensed beds: 1,052
• Annual patient days: 315,524; outpatient visits: 2.19M; ED visits: 131,901; admissions: 51,227
• Physicians on medical staff: 2,909 (excludes the Cedars-Sinai Medical Network)
• Medical Network: 394,491 unique patients; 1.4M ambulatory visits; 132 clinics

Clinical Distinction

• Nationally ranked in 11 specialties; top-tier performance in HCAHPS (overall rating and “would recommend”).
• Eight consecutive CMS Overall Hospital Quality 5‑Star ratings (as of June 2025).
• Longest-running Magnet designation for Nursing Excellence in California.
• Diverse programs spanning primary care to advanced tertiary/quaternary services; broad ambulatory footprint.

Mission, Vision, Values

• Mission: Elevate community health through exceptional care, research, education, and compassion—grounded in a tradition of healing.
• Vision: Advance health in LA and beyond by leading in high‑value care; growing destination services; strengthening research and graduate education; and fostering equitable, inclusive care.
• Values: Excellence, Integrity, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork, Innovation, Accessibility, Affordability, Stewardship, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion.

Research Enterprise

• 19 academic departments; six broad-based interdisciplinary institutes (e.g., Smidt Heart Institute, Cedars-Sinai Cancer, Regenerative Medicine, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Children’s Health).
• Portfolio emphasizes translational, clinical, basic, and health services research.
• FY25 research by the numbers:
  • Top 10 in NIH funding among independent hospitals
  • 379 NIH/other grants totaling ~$175M in federal funding
  • 732 active clinical trials
  • $300M in research expenses
  • 320 PIs; 2,624 research projects; 2,500 peer‑reviewed publications
  • 612,522 sq ft wet/dry lab office space
• Technology Transfer & Ventures:
  • FY25 revenue $12.37M; 92 invention disclosures; 98 technologies licensed; 72 patents issued.
  • 700 technologies, 1,200 patents; 150 active licenses with $200M royalties (5 yrs). Net income reinvested in research.

Education & Training

• Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University (est. 2024) plus Graduate School (PhD/MS).
• New PhD in Health AI (launched 2025); Chuck Lorre Allied Health School expanding pathways into in‑demand technical roles.
• Programs: 16 residency programs; 76 fellowships; 347 residents; 189 fellows; 100% residency match rate; 228 postdoctoral scholars; 56 PhD students; 59 MS students; 899 faculty with academic appointments.
• 814 medical student rotations annually; 536 residents/fellows trained each year across high-acuity settings.

Community Commitment

• $1.19B in community benefit (FY25) to improve access, address disparities, and support public health.
• Flagship outreach: COACH for Kids mobile care, Healthy Habits school programs, Share & Care art therapy, Team HEAL for high‑school athletes.
• Strategic grantmaking portfolios focused on access to care, social determinants of health, and civic engagement.

Strategic Growth & Global Reach

• Ongoing expansion of destination specialties and ambulatory footprint.
• Major capital projects: West Tower (10‑story research building); new 56‑bed Plaza Level inpatient unit.
• International collaborations in 10 countries; 2025 strategic partnership with Guy’s & St Thomas’ (UK) for academic exchange, research, and specialty care; new London clinic at Royal Brompton & Harefield Specialist Care.

Financial Strength

• Strong bond ratings: Moody’s Aa3 and Fitch AA-.
• Largest hospital provider of Medicare in California; significant Medi‑Cal presence (60% of patients in combined programs).
• Sustained performance enables reinvestment in people, research, education, and facilities.

Why Join Cedars-Sinai

• Practice at a top-ranked academic medical center with robust tertiary/quaternary programs and a large, integrated ambulatory network.
• Thrive in a research ecosystem with significant NIH funding, expansive clinical trials, advanced core facilities, and active tech transfer.
• Teach and mentor within an accredited university and graduate school with innovative programs (e.g., Health AI).
• Work in a mission-driven, inclusive culture grounded in excellence, DEI, and community partnership—set in one of the nation’s most dynamic metropolitan regions.

Learn more: https://www.cedars-sinai.org/home.html

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for employees. Total pay range shown takes into account a wide range of factors we consider in making compensation decisions which includes knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; other business and organizational factors. Total pay range includes incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. We also offer comprehensive faculty benefits package.

Total Cash Compensation: $400,000 – 740,000

Job Info

Salary : $400,000 - $740,000