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

Req ID: 148007
Location: Los Alamitos, California
Division: School of Medicine
Department: Specialty Care Associates
Position Type: PER DIEM
Salary Range Minimum: USD $91,700.00/Yr.
Salary Range Maximum: USD $195,800.00/Yr.

Who We Are

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities...

Your Role on the Team

The University of California, Irvine is seeking qualified candidates for a Per-Diem Specialty Clinical Associate Medical Intensivist position for ICU/SDU coverage. Duties will include clinical service primarily at the UCI site in Los Alamitos Hospital. The successful candidate must be board eligible/certified in critical care medicine, and licensed/eligible in California.

Clinical responsibilities will involve:

Direct Patient Care

Provide comprehensive care to critically ill medical patients in the ICU and step down units...

Consultation and Collaboration

Serve as the attending intensivist...

Clinical Oversight and Supervision

Supervise and mentor advanced practice providers...

Communication

Engage in frequent and compassionate communication with patients' families...

Quality, Safety, and System Roles

Contribute to ICU quality improvement initiatives...

Continuity of Care

Ensure appropriate documentation, billing, and handoff of ICU patients...

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

Candidates 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.
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

Total Rewards

Benefits eligible base salary compensation based on Critical Care benchmarks for a Specialty Clinical Associate within this specialty is $250/hr - $281/hr. In addition, candidates have the potential to earn incentives on top of their base salary contingent on performance and experience.