Clinical Associate Physician- Emergency Medicine

UCI; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 316,000 - 406,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Medical insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

UC Irvine Health – Los Alamitos is recruiting a Clinical Associate Physician to deliver patient care in the Emergency Department. The role demands an MD or DO, CA licensure, and adherence to UC policies and documentation standards, with ongoing training and compliance obligations.

Compensation includes a base salary range shown, potential year-end incentives, and a robust benefits package; schedule is 128 hours per month (1,536 hours/year).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership in clinical teams and quality improvement initiatives.
• Adherence to UC policy, privacy laws and departmental objectives.
• Strong communication with faculty, residents, staff and peers in a team-based care setting.
• California medical licensure and board certification requirements.
• Active DEA certification and ability to practice medicine in California.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in the Emergency Department at UCI Health – Los Alamitos.
• Complete required trainings and comply with Compliance Office and Medicare regulations.
• Maintain proper documentation and meet hospital standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Quality improvement

Communication

Compliance

MD/DO licensure

Education

MD/DO

Job description

Overview

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 Medicine has 11 divisions, more than 300 employees and more than $68 million in expenditures annually. The mission of the Department of Medicine is to deliver accessible, patient-centered healthcare of the highest caliber while training compassionate, visionary and innovative clinicians and researchers. We develop, teach and practice state-of-the-art, evidenced-based medicine that holds the promise of a better future for the people of California and beyond.

Salary Range

$315,964 - $406,183 (depending on years of experience) with a potential for a year-end incentive

\"Benefits eligible base salary compensation based on MSP level for a Clinical Associate Physician is $315,964 - $406,183. In addition, candidates have the potential to earn additional compensation through incentive eligibility on top of the base salary contingent on performance and experience.\"

Schedule: 128 hours per month (1,536 hours per year)

Responsibilities

The Clinical Associate Phsyician will primarily provide patient care services in the Emergency Department at UCI Health – Los Alamitos with the potential to work at other sites in the future. Clinical Associate Phsyician 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• Demonstrated experience in quality improvement to improve patient outcomes.


• Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, and objectives while in compliance of all UC policies and procedures. Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all state and federal privacy laws.


• 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.


• Candidates must possess a M.D. or D.O., or equivalent degree


• Board-certified and have California licensure


• Active and current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification

Special Conditions:

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].