Clinical Associate Physician - Gastroenterology

University of California System•Laguna Hills, CA

58d•$485,000

About The Position

We are recruiting a Clinical Associate Physician in Gastroenterology with an interest in General GI. This individual should have expertise in any number of disease or treatment groups such as IBS, GERD, and colon cancer screening. Candidates should be competent in performing EGD and colonoscopy with polypectomy. Proficiency in ERCP and/or EUS is not required. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Primary responsibilities of this position may include providing Emergency Department and inpatient coverage and expanding outpatient clinical care at UCI Health community clinical sites in Laguna Hills and other UCI locations.

Requirements

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.
Candidates must possess a M.D. or D.O. degree
Board-certified and have California licensure
Active and current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification
Experienced in providing and/or oversight of care
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Responsibilities

Providing Emergency Department and inpatient coverage
Expanding outpatient clinical care at UCI Health community clinical sites in Laguna Hills and other UCI locations.
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.