Clinical Associate Physician - Hospitalist

UCI; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 311,000 - 390,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine is seeking a Clinical Associate Physician-Hospitalist for clinic coverage at the UCI Los Alamitos site. The role requires board eligibility/certification in Hospital Medicine or Internal Medicine and California licensure.

Clinical duties include coordinating medicine service coverage, rounds with the care team, and supervising residents across MICU/CCU/ward services. The successful candidate will participate in quality improvement, teach students and residents, and ensure compliant

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent degree required.
• Board-certified or eligible in Hospital Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Eligible for California licensure.
• Experience in providing and/or oversight of care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and ensure patient care coverage for Medicine services.
• Conduct face-to-face rounds with the care team.
• Supervise residents in MICU, CCU, and ward services.
• Evaluate new admissions to cardiac and medical ICUs.
• Monitor patient stability and triage cases.
• Oversee consultations and collaborate with specialists.
• Participate in family meetings and patient care discussions.
• Review summaries of new admissions from admitting residents.
• Ensure timely completion of patient notes within 72 hours.

Skills

Quality improvement

Leadership

Policy compliance

Education

M.D./D.O. or equivalent

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.

UCI Health — Los Alamitos is a trusted full-service medical facility that has been part of the community for more than 50 years. We offer a wide range of services including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, neurology, orthopaedics, women's health and senior health. As a DNV-GL designated Comprehensive Stroke Center, we provide advanced stroke care when it matters most. Our dedicated outpatient pavilion supports imaging, infusion and radiation oncology services. We also offer specialized wound care services, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, to help treat complex and slow-healing wounds. Whether you need specialized treatment or routine care, our expert team is committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care tailored to your needs.

Responsibilities

The University of California, Irvine is seeking qualified candidates for a Clinical Associate Physician-Hospitalist position for clinic coverage. Duties will include clinical service primarily at the UCI site in Los Alamitos. The successful candidate must be board eligible/certified in Hospital Medicine or Internal Medicine, and licensed/eligible in California.

Clinical responsibilities will involve:

• Coordinate and ensure patient care coverage for Medicine services
• Conduct face-to-face rounds with the care team
• Supervise residents in MICU, CCU, and ward services
• Evaluate new admissions to cardiac and medical ICUs
• Monitor patient stability and triage cases
• Oversee consultations and collaborate with specialists
• Participate in family meetings and patient care discussions
• Review summaries of new admissions from admitting residents
• Ensure timely completion of patient notes within 72 hours
• Maintain compliance with medical record standards and institutional policies

Primary responsibilities of this position:

• Maintain the highest standards of safety and quality in patient care
• Supervise and mentor trainees, including residents and fellows
• Serve as an educator for students, residents, and fellows
• Complete trainee evaluations promptly
• Model professionalism and patient-centered care
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Complete computer-based training and timesheets on schedule
• Support development of clinical protocols and care delivery optimization

Your Role on the Team:

• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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.
• 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.
• Candidates must possess an M.D. /D.O. or equivalent degree.
• Board-certified or eligible in the field of Hospital Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Eligible for California licensure
• Experienced in providing and/or oversight of care

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.

Benefits eligible base salary compensation based on $328,025 benchmarks for a Clinical Associate Physician within this specialty total compensation is $311,000-$390,000. In addition, candidates have the potential to earn incentives on top of their base salary contingent on performance and experience.

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].