Clinical Associate Physician Per Diem

Position The University of California, Irvine is seeking qualified candidates for a Clinical Associate Hospitalist position for inpatient coverage. Duties will include clinical service primarily at the UCI site in Los Alamitos Hospital. Responsibilities Clinical responsibilities will involve: Coordinate and ensure patient care coverage for Medicine services Conduct face‑to‑face rounds with the care team Collaborate with Emergency Medicine and Intensivists on cases; 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 Primary responsibilities of this position: Maintain the highest standards of safety and quality in patient care Provide appropriate general hospital medicine care and management of patients including but not limited to evaluation, treatment, and follow‑up care. Supervise individuals who participate in the care of patients 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 Qualifications Demonstrated experience in quality improvement to improve patient outcomes. Leadership skills and ability to motivate, inspire, communicate with patients, families, staff, and peers to maintain a professional, team‑based approach in the care of patients. Board certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice (or equivalent). Eligible for California licensure. Active and current DEA certification. Experienced in providing and/or oversight of care. Eligible for California licensure. Compensation Per‑shift rates for a Clinical Associate‑Hospitalist range from $2,340 – $2,760 per 12‑hour shift based on day vs night shift. Pay is bi‑weekly based on hours worked during the pay period. 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 Equal Employment Opportunity 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. UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. #J-18808-Ljbffr University-of-California,-Irvin