Clinical Associate Physician – Pain Medicine

University of California, Irvine•Placentia, CA

About The Position

UCI Health is recruiting a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible physician in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) with specialized training in Pain Medicine. Pain Medicine fellowship training is required. The physician will provide comprehensive evaluation and management of acute and chronic pain conditions, perform appropriate interventional pain procedures, and develop an outpatient pain medicine practice at UCI Health community clinical sites. The position is part of the expanding Specialty Care Associates community network. The successful candidate will grow a practice and foster collaborative relationships with primary care physicians, specialists, rehabilitation providers, and other clinicians across the UCI Health system. The role includes outpatient PM&R and pain medicine consultations and follow-up care, development of a multidisciplinary practice, and image-guided procedures within the physician’s training and clinical privileges. The physician will work collaboratively with faculty, colleagues, residents, fellows, staff, and peers, while following departmental and UC policies and protecting patient confidentiality. Benefits-eligible base salary is $435,000–$525,000. Candidates may also be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation under the applicable compensation plan. Benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, discounts, and other perks. Employment is subject to the stated conditions, including background check and Live Scan, work authorization, vaccination and tobacco policies, and other applicable requirements.

Requirements

M.D., D.O., or MBBS degree.
Successful completion of an accredited PM&R residency and Pain Medicine fellowship.
Board certification or eligibility in PM&R and Pain Medicine.
Eligible for California medical licensure.
Active and current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification.
Demonstrated experience in quality improvement to improve patient outcomes.
Leadership skills and ability to motivate, inspire, and communicate with faculty, residents, staff, and peers in a professional, team-based approach to patient care.
Experience providing and/or overseeing care.
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent clinical care.
Provide outpatient PM&R and pain medicine consultations and follow-up care at UCI Health community sites.
Develop and expand a multidisciplinary pain medicine practice.
Perform appropriate image-guided interventional pain procedures within the physician’s training and clinical privileges.
Develop and grow an outpatient pain medicine practice at UCI Health community clinical sites.
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.