Specialty Clinical Associate -Per-Diem Medical Intensivist- Los Alamitos

About the role

The University of California, Irvine is seeking qualified candidates for a Per-Diem Specialty Clinical Associate Medical Intensivist position for ICU/SDU coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to critically ill medical patients in the ICU and step down units, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic respiratory failure, shock, sepsis, multi-organ failure, and other life-threatening conditions.
• Perform and supervise critical care procedures (e.g., endotracheal intubation, central venous and arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, advanced ventilator management).
• Lead daily multidisciplinary ICU rounds, developing and coordinating individualized patient care plans.
• Consultation and Collaboration:
  • Serve as the attending intensivist for patients admitted to the medical ICU and relevant patients in the step-down unit.
  • Provide critical care consultation for patients on hospital wards, ED, and other units as requested.
  • Collaborate closely with hospitalists, emergency physicians, subspecialists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and ancillary staff to ensure high-quality patient-centered care.
• Supervision and Mentorship:
  • Supervise and mentor advanced practice providers (APPs in the ICU and step-down unit)
  • Ensure evidence-based practice standards and adherence to institutional protocols for ICU management.
• Communication:
  • Engage in frequent and compassionate communication with patients’ families regarding goals of care, prognosis, and treatment options.
  • Participate in family meetings, advanced care planning, and end-of-life discussions when appropriate.
• Quality, Safety, and System Roles:
  • Contribute to ICU quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and guideline development.
  • Participate in ICU administrative duties as assigned, including mortality/morbidity reviews and ICU performance improvement.
  • Aid in developing and updating ICU policies, procedures, and clinical pathways.
• Continuity of Care:
  • Ensure appropriate documentation, billing, and handoff of ICU patients.
  • Support safe transitions of care to step-down units, hospital wards, or outpatient settings.

Requirements

• Must possess an M.D./D.O. (or equivalent) degree.
• Board-certified or eligible in the field of Critical Care Medicine.
• Active and current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification.
• Eligible for California licensure.
• 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.
• Experienced in providing and/or oversight of care.

Qualifications

• Required: M.D./D.O. (or equivalent) degree.
• Board-certified or eligible in the field of Critical Care Medicine.
• Active and current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification.
• Eligible for California licensure.
• 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.
• Experienced in providing and/or oversight of care.

Skills

• Experience in critical care medicine.
• Ability to perform critical care procedures.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience in quality improvement and patient safety.

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. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Pay

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.

Schedule

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