Associate Physician

UCI Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement savings plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

UCI Health in Irvine is seeking a Staff Physician to join the Emergency Department, providing patient care and participating in high‑acuity trauma and acute medical care. The role requires physician licensure in California and board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine.

You must hold an MD or DO, a current DEA registration, and be able to obtain UCI medical staff privileges. Compliance with university and Medicare standards is expected, along with completing required trainings.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required with board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine.
• California Medical License or eligibility required.
• Active DEA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in UC Irvine Health Emergency Department.
• Comply with compliance standards and complete required trainings.
• Maintain proper documentation to meet Medicare and Compliance Office standards.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

Education

MD/DO

Board certification/eligibility in Emergency Medicine

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’s 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 Department of Emergency Medicine is committed to advancing clinical innovation, medical education and research in emergency medicine. Our faculty apply cutting-edge expertise to train the next generation of emergency physicians and lead research initiatives aimed at improving emergency care, injury prevention and disease management.

Your Role on the Team

The Staff Physician will primarily provide patient care services at the Emergency Department at UCI Health - Irvine with the potential to work at other sites. Staff Physician is expected to comply with all compliance standards, complete all required trainings, and follow proper documentation process to meet the standards of the Compliance Office and Medicare regulations.

Required

What It Takes to be Successful

• Candidates must possess an M.D. or D.O. and board certification/board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
• California Medical License/California Medical License eligibility
• An active and current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification
• Ability to obtain UCI medical staff privileges
• Candidates must possess an M.D. or D.O.
• California Medical License/California Medical License eligibility
• board certification/board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
• An active and current Drug Enforcement Administration (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

Closing Statement

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.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization