Los Alamitos ED Clinical Associate Physician - Per Diem (43%)

Clinical Associate

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.

The Clinical Associate will primarily provide patient care services in the Emergency Department at UCI Health Los Alamitos with the potential to work at other sites in the future. Clinical Associate is expected to comply with all compliance standards, complete all required trainings, and follow proper documentation process to meet the standards of the Compliance Office and Medicare regulations.

Your Role on the Team: The University of California, Irvine is seeking qualified candidates for a Clinical Associate (per diem, 43%) for inpatient coverage. The Clinical Associate will primarily provide patient care services at the Emergency Department at UCI Health Los Alamitos with the potential to work at other sites in the future. Clinical Associate is expected to comply with all compliance standards, complete all required trainings, and follow proper documentation process to meet the standards of the Compliance Office and Medicare regulations.

Total Compensation: Per diem rates for Clinical Associate is $210/hr. Per-diem Clinical Associates will be paid bi-weekly based on hours worked during pay period.

Location: UCI Health Los Alamitos

Direct Patient Care:

• Examine, diagnose and provide treatment for Emergency Department patients.
• Complete all necessary paperwork and patient documentation within departmental standards.
• Complete patient encounter forms and meet the requirements outlined in the Professional Fee Billing (IL372) Compliance Plan
• Maintain UCI Medical Staff Privileges, UCI Medical Group active membership

Schedule: Provide availability for at least 2-3 shifts per month

What It Takes to be Successful:

• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fluid, fast-paced work environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to problem solve objectively
• Must possess an MD or DO and board certification/board eligibility in Emergency Medicine
• California DEA registration
• California Medical License/California Medical License eligibility

Special Conditions: Ability to obtain UCI med staff credentials

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.

Compensation: The expected pay range for this recruitment is $210/hr

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 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 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.