Per Diem Inpatient Hospitalist Physician

UC Irvine; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Discount programs

Job summary

UC Irvine in Orange County is seeking a Clinical Associate Hospitalist for inpatient coverage at the Los Alamitos site. The role emphasizes coordination of patient care, rounds with the care team, and collaboration with emergency medicine and intensivists.

Candidates must be MD/DO/MBBS, be board-certified or eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Practice, and eligible for California licensure; a DEA certificate is required.

Qualifications

• MD/DO/MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Board-certified or eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.
• Eligible for California licensure.
• Experienced 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.
• Collaborate with Emergency Medicine and Intensivists; hospitalists will not serve as primary admitting providers.
• Monitor patient stability and triage cases.
• Oversee consultations and collaborate with specialists.
• Participate in family meetings and patient care discussions.
• Ensure timely completion of patient notes within 24 hours.
• Maintain compliance with medical record standards and institutional policies.

Skills

Quality improvement

Leadership

Team-based care

Policy compliance

DEA certification

Confidentiality

Education

MD/DO/MBBS or equivalent

California licensure

Job description

UC Irvine in Orange County is seeking a Clinical Associate Hospitalist for inpatient coverage at the Los Alamitos site. The role emphasizes coordination of patient care, rounds with the care team, and collaboration with emergency medicine and intensivists.

Candidates must be MD/DO/MBBS, be board-certified or eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Practice, and eligible for California licensure; a DEA certificate is required.