Clinical Associate Physician - Hospitalist
About Us
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.
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.
About the Role
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.
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
- Maintain compliance with medical record standards and institutional policies
- 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
- 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 with all UC policies and procedures
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all state and federal privacy laws
Requirements
- 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
Benefits
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.
Pay
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
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Employment Misconduct Disclosure
- Legal Right to work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (dependent on job requirements)
- E-Verify (dependent on job requirements)
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation (dependent on job requirements)
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.