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

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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:

1. Examine, diagnose and provide treatment for Emergency Department patients.
2. Complete all necessary paperwork and patient documentation within departmental standards.
3. Complete patient encounter forms and meet the requirements outlined in the Professional Fee Billing (IL372) Compliance Plan
4. 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

Required:

• 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
• Must possess an MD or DO and board certification/board eligibility in Emergency Medicine

Special Conditions:

• Ability to obtain UCI med staff credentials