Specialty Clinical Associate Physician- Emergency General Surgery

UCI; Los Alamitos, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 460,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine Health seeks a fulltime board certified/board eligible surgeon with experience in emergency general surgery/general surgery. The role covers emergency general surgery and developing an elective surgical practice at UCI Health community sites, within the SCA network.

The ideal candidate will grow a practice, foster collegial relationships with community-based physicians and other providers across the UCI Health system, and lead with a patient-centered approach.

Qualifications

• MD/DO/MBBS or equivalent degree.
• Fellowship completed.
• Eligible for California licensure.
• Experience in emergency general surgical care.
• Quality improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Cover emergency general surgery and develop an elective surgical practice at UCI Health community sites.
• Grow a practice and foster collegial relationships with community physicians, specialty surgeons, and other providers across the UCI Health system.
• Work within the expanding Specialty Care Associates (SCA) network with other physicians and surgeons.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Quality improvement

Teamwork

Motivation

Education

MD/DO/MBBS or equivalent

Fellowship completed

Eligible for California licensure

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 seeks to deliver the highest quality and most advanced comprehensive care to Orange County. Our dedicated team includes nationally recognized physicians and surgeons, who are committed to providing a comprehensive and multidisciplinary patient focused approach to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. UCI is a leader in patient quality and safety outcomes.

Responsibilities

We are recruiting a fulltime board certified/board eligible surgeon with experience in emergency general surgery/general surgery. Candidates with subspecialty specific surgical fellowships are welcome to apply. Primary responsibilities of this position include covering emergency general surgery and developing an elective surgical practice at the UCI Health community clinical sites. The ideal candidate will be motivated to grow a practice and foster collegial relationships with community-based physicians, specialty surgeons, and other providers across the UCI Health system. This opportunity will be a part of the expanding Specialty Care Associates (SCA) community network at UCI, working alongside other physicians and surgeons in the SCA network.

Qualifications

Required:

• Candidates must possess an M.D., D.O., MBBS, or equivalent degree.
• Successful completion of fellowship.
• Eligible for California licensure
• Experienced in providing and/or oversight of emergency general surgical care.
• 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.

Special Conditions:

• Curriculum vitae
• List of References
• Cover Letter

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 AAMC benchmarks for community emergency general surgery is $460,000 - $540,000. In addition, candidates have the potential to earn additional compensation with incentive eligibility on top of the base salary contingent on performance.

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].