Clinical Associate Physician - General Gastroenterology

University of California, Irvine • Fullerton, CA

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About The Position

UC Irvine is recruiting a gastroenterologist with an interest in general gastroenterology. The successful candidate should have expertise in one or more disease or treatment areas such as IBS, GERD, and colon cancer screening, and 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 may include providing Emergency Department and inpatient coverage and expanding outpatient clinical care at UCI Health community clinical sites in Yorba Linda and other UCI locations. The physician is expected to contribute to quality improvement, follow departmental and University policies, protect patient confidentiality, and bring leadership and communication skills to a professional, team-based approach to patient care.

Requirements

• Possess an M.D., D.O., or MBBS degree.
• Be board-certified and have California licensure.
• Maintain active and current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification.
• Have experience providing and/or overseeing care.
• Demonstrate experience in quality improvement to improve patient outcomes.
• Demonstrate leadership and communication skills to support a professional, team-based approach to patient care.
• Be competent in performing EGD and colonoscopy with polypectomy.
• Comply with departmental and UC policies and procedures and applicable patient privacy laws.
• Provide proof of work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in one or more general gastroenterology disease or treatment areas, such as IBS, GERD, and colon cancer screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide Emergency Department and inpatient coverage.
• Expand outpatient clinical care at UCI Health community clinical sites in Yorba Linda and other UCI locations.
• Demonstrate experience in quality improvement to improve patient outcomes.
• 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.
• Motivate, inspire, and communicate with faculty, residents, staff, and peers to support a professional, team-based approach to patient care.
• Provide and/or oversee patient care.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Sick and vacation time
• Retirement savings plans
• Access to discounts and perks
• Potential additional compensation through incentive eligibility, contingent on performance and responsibilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree