Board-Certified Spine Surgeon — Grow Elective Practice

UCI Health; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 570,000 - 645,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health seeks a fulltime board certified/board eligible spine surgeon to establish and grow an elective surgical practice across UCI community sites. The role includes leading a team, collaborating with faculty and community physicians, and participating in the expanding SCA network within the UCI Health system.

The ideal candidate will have MD/DO, completed fellowship, and California licensure readiness, with DEA certification and a strong focus on patient safety and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in quality improvement to improve patient outcomes.
• Leadership skills; ability to motivate, inspire, communicate with faculty, residents, staff, and peers to maintain a professional, team-based approach in the care of patients.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all state and federal privacy laws.
• Active and current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification.
• Candidates must possess an MD/DO degree and have completed a fellowship.
• Board-certified or eligible and eligible for California licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent clinical care.
• Coverage of orthopedic spine surgery at UCI community sites.
• Build and expand an elective surgical clinical practice.
• Communicate and collaborate with faculty, colleagues, residents, fellows, staff, and peers to maintain a professional, team-based approach to patient care.
• Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, and objectives and comply with all UC policies and procedures.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all state and federal privacy laws.

Skills

Quality improvement

Leadership

Privacy compliance

DEA certification

Clinical care experience

Board certification/eligibility

Education

MD/DO degree

Fellowship completion

Job description

UCI Health seeks a fulltime board certified/board eligible spine surgeon to establish and grow an elective surgical practice across UCI community sites. The role includes leading a team, collaborating with faculty and community physicians, and participating in the expanding SCA network within the UCI Health system.

The ideal candidate will have MD/DO, completed fellowship, and California licensure readiness, with DEA certification and a strong focus on patient safety and outcomes.