Skip to main content

Remember when you said you wanted to make a difference? Here is your chance.

A nurse taking blood pressure of a patient
Search Jobs

See Remote Jobs

Associate Director - Abdominal Transplant - 8 Hour Days

Job ID 18166 Location Los Angeles, California, United States Job Category Clinical Operations Date posted 06/18/2026

Job Description

The Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is seeking an Associate Director for the Abdominal Transplant Programs. The Associate Director must demonstrate exemplary leadership, educational, management and interpersonal skills, with the desire and commitment to service excellence.  The individual should possess a strong sense of identity, self-esteem, and pride in professionalism. 

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is a leading academic medical center with distinguished experts in the CTC. Our teams have earned national and international recognition for their expertise in treating the most rare and complex cases in transplantation, performing 677 solid organ transplants in 2025.  



Qualifications

Educational Requirements

California RN license, Bachelors of Science or Administration required, MSN degree strongly preferred 

License/Certification/Registration Requirements

Current BLS; Certification in the field of specialty is preferred

Experience

  • Minimum five (5) years’ of management experience 
  • 5 years of acute care setting preferred
  • Extensive transplant experience
  • Proven ability to lead and manage people include selecting, developing, motivating and retaining people to meet unit objectives.
  • Fiscal management skills to prepare, monitor and control budgets, reduce expenses and generate increased revenues.
  • Ability to promote effective collaboration and teamwork among individuals of multiple disciplines and across organizational boundaries.
  • Knowledge of regulatory, reimbursement, legal and policy issues as they relate to effective unit management.
  • Knowledge of the principles of CQI and ability to apply these principles including PDSA to improve unit work.
  • Knowledgeable and proficient in the use of health care technology within specialty area.
  • Demonstrates commitment to customer service and an ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health care colleagues.
  • Full command (verbal and written) of the English language.
  • Demonstrated success working independently, forging relationships, and managing multiple tasks with minimal directions.
  • Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative information for decision support.   

Physical Demands

  • The physical ability and perceptive acuity to satisfactorily perform all direct and indirect patient care functions.
  • Must be able to perform assigned duties in a fast-paced work environment
  • Ability to move throughout all areas of the immediate and adjacent Medical Center and Health System campus
  • Ability to sit and perform data entry for long periods of time.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds of force frequently and push/pull up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move object

Req ID 18166 Working Title Associate Director - Abdominal Transplant - 8 Hour Days Department Liver Transplant Clinic Business Entity Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Job Category Clinical Operations Job Specialty Clinical Operations Overtime Status EXEMPT Primary Shift Day Shift Duration 8 hour Base Pay $89.24 - $160.63

Fraud Alert

Please be aware of attempts to take advantage of people seeking jobs at Cedars‑Sinai through fraudulent websites and email domains. Learn more.

About the Location

Find out what it’s like live and work in Los Angeles, California

Explore

Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai

We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.

Our compensation philosophy

We offer a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base pay range shown generally applies to the greater Los Angeles area and may vary based on work location. Our range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including knowledge/skills: relevant experience and training, education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. The base pay range does not include any incentive payments that may be applicable to a role. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision (PDF) .

Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu). For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy.

Cedars-Sinai’s AA Policy Statement (PDF)

Related content

  • Jan 11, 2025

    Why Cedars-Sinai

    When you join our team, you’ll gain access to our state-of-the-art biomedical research facilities and advanced medical education programs. We are dedicated to helping you further your expertise.

  • Jan 11, 2025

    Cedars-Sinai - Living Here

    Whether you love world-class entertainment, dining, shopping and museums or prefer the outdoors and sports, Los Angeles has something for everyone.

  • Jan 11, 2025

    Best Hospital – Awards, Rankings & Recognitions

    Tied for #1 in California and Los Angeles. The quality and success of Cedars-Sinai is reflected in its many national awards, recognitions, and designations.

Jobs for you

No Recently Viewed Jobs

No Saved Jobs

Join our Talent Community to stay connected!

You’ll receive job alerts and career tips, along with direct emails from our recruiters. You’ll also have the option to opt in to receive text messages from our recruitment team.

Already a Member


I acknowledge I have read the Cedars-Sinai Privacy Policy.