Clinical Associate - Orthopedic Surgery Spine
About The Position
UC Irvine Health is recruiting a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible surgeon with experience in orthopedic spine surgery. Candidates with subspecialty-specific surgical fellowships are welcome to apply. The position is part of the expanding Specialty Care Associates community network and is based at UCI Health community clinical sites. The surgeon will develop an elective surgical practice, cover general orthopedic and spine surgery call, and provide orthopedic spine surgery coverage at community sites. The ideal candidate will be motivated to grow a practice and foster collegial relationships with community-based physicians, specialty surgeons, and other providers throughout the UCI Health system. The role emphasizes high-quality clinical care, collaboration, patient quality and safety, and a professional, team-based approach.
Requirements
- M.D. or D.O. degree.
- Successful completion of fellowship.
- Board-certified or board-eligible status.
- Eligibility for California licensure.
- Active and current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification.
- Experience in orthopedic spine surgery.
- Demonstrated experience in quality improvement to improve patient outcomes.
- Leadership skills and the ability to motivate, inspire, and communicate with faculty, residents, staff, and peers.
- Experience providing and/or overseeing care.
- Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.
Nice To Haves
- Subspecialty-specific surgical fellowship.
- Motivation to grow a practice and foster collegial relationships with community-based physicians, specialty surgeons, and other providers across the UCI Health system.
Responsibilities
- Provide excellent clinical care.
- Cover orthopedic spine surgery at UCI community sites.
- Develop and expand an elective surgical clinical practice.
- Cover general orthopedic and spine surgery call.
- Communicate and collaborate with faculty, colleagues, residents, fellows, staff, and peers to maintain a professional, team-based approach to patient care.
- Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, and objectives and comply with UC policies and procedures.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with state and federal privacy laws.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Sick and vacation time
- Retirement savings plans
- Access to discounts and perks
- Potential additional incentive compensation contingent on performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
