Associate Physician

UC Irvine; California (MO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

UC Irvine Health is seeking a Staff Physician to deliver high-quality patient care in the Emergency Department at UCI Health‑Orange. The role includes resident attending coverage when residents are present, and adherence to compliance, training, and documentation standards.

The candidate must obtain UCI medical staff privileges, hold a California Medical License or be eligible, and maintain an active DEA certification to ensure proper credentialing and ongoing regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain UCI medical staff privileges.
• California Medical License or California Medical License eligibility.
• An active and current DEA certification.

Responsibilities

• Staff Physician will primarily provide services at the Emergency Department at UCI Health‑Orange; provide patient care and resident attending coverage when residents are present.

Education

California Medical License

DEA certification

Job description

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It is located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second‑largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. The University of California, Irvine (UCI) Department of Emergency Medicine

Your Role on the Team

The Staff Physician will primarily provide services at the Emergency Department at UCI Health‑Orange. Staff Physician will provide both patient care and resident attending coverage when residents are present. The Staff Physician is expected to comply with all compliance standards, complete all required trainings, and follow proper documentation processes to meet the standards of the Compliance Office and Medicare regulations.

What It Takes to be Successful

• Ability to obtain UCI medical staff privileges
• California Medical License or California Medical License eligibility
• An active and current DEA certification

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug‑Free Environment
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements:

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E‑Verify
• Pre‑Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page – https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.

Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.