Specialty Clinical Associate Physician- Per Diem Critical Care

Who We Are

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.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

Your Role on the Team

The University of California, Irvine is seeking qualified candidates for a Specialty Clinical Associate Medical Intensivist position for ICU/SDU coverage. Duties will include clinical service primarily at the UCI site in Los Alamitos Hospital.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.D./D.O. or equivalent degree.
• Board-certified or eligible in the field of Critical Care Medicine
• Eligible for California licensure
• Experienced in providing and/or oversight of care

Total Compensation

Critical Care shift rates for a Specialty Clinical Associate range from $2,820 - $3,300 per 12-hour shift based on day vs night shift. Per-dem Clinical Associates will be paid bi-weekly based on hours worked during pay period.

Primary responsibilities of this position:

• Direct Patient Care in the Medical ICU and step-down unit - 60%
• Consultation for Inpatient Critical Care Needs - 15%
• Supervision, Teaching, and Mentorship - 15%
• Model professionalism and patient-centered care for APPs
• Communication and Family Engagement - 5%
• Quality Improvement, Safety, and Administrative Duties - 5%

Clinical responsibilities will involve:

Direct Patient Care

• 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.
• Clinical Oversight and Supervision
• 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.
• Assist 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.

Your Role on the Team:

• Demonstrated experience in quality improvement to improve patient outcomes.
• Leadership skills: ability to motivate, inspire, communicate with staff and peers to maintain a professional, team-based approach in the care of patients.
• 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.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• 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.
• Board-certified or eligible in the field of Critical Care Medicine
• Eligible for California licensure

Special Conditions:

Applicants should complete an online application profile and upload the following application materials electronically to be considered for the position: 1. Curriculum vitae 2. List of References 3. Cover Letter (optional)