Inpatient Clinical Associate - GI

UCI group; Fountain Valley, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 428,000 - 564,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine is seeking a gastroenterologist with an interest in General GI to join the Department of Medicine. The position involves ED and inpatient coverage and expanding outpatient care at UCI Health community sites, including Fountain Valley.

Candidates should be board-certified with a CA license and a current DEA certificate, with experience in GI diseases such as IBS, GERD, and colon cancer screening. EGD/colonoscopy skills are desired; ERCP/EUS not required.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board-certified with California licensure.
• Active DEA certification.
• Experience in GI with IBS/GERD and colon cancer screening is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide Emergency Department and inpatient coverage.
• Expand outpatient clinical care at UCI Health community sites in Fountain Valley and other UCI locations.
• Perform EGD and colonoscopy with polypectomy where appropriate. Involvement with ERCP/EUS not required.

Skills

Quality improvement

Leadership

Communication

Team-based care

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.

Responsibilities

We are recruiting a gastroenterologist with an interest in General GI. This individual should have expertise in any number of disease or treatment groups such as IBS, GERD, and colon cancer screening. Candidates should be competent in performing EGD and colonoscopy with polypectomy. Proficiency in ERCP and/or EUS is not required. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Primary responsibilities of this position may include providing Emergency Department and inpatient coverage and expanding outpatient clinical care at UCI Health community clinical sites in Fountain Valley and other UCI locations.

Qualifications

Total Compensation

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.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $427,800 - $563,900.

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. degree
• Board-certified and have California licensure
• Active and current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification

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
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

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, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affir-mative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination. 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].