Clinical Associate - Orthopedic Surgery Foot and Ankle

University of California, Irvine • Placentia, CA

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About The Position

UC Irvine Health is recruiting a full-time, board-certified or board-eligible surgeon experienced in orthopedic foot and ankle surgery. Candidates with subspecialty-specific surgical fellowships are welcome to apply. The position is part of the expanding Specialty Care Associates community network and works alongside other physicians and surgeons in that network.

The surgeon will develop an elective surgical practice at UCI Health community clinical sites and provide general orthopedic call coverage. The ideal candidate will grow a practice and foster collegial relationships with community-based physicians, specialty surgeons, and other providers across the UCI Health system. UCI Health emphasizes patient quality and safety and a multidisciplinary, patient-focused approach to care.

Requirements

• M.D. or D.O. degree.
• Successful completion of fellowship.
• Board-certified or board-eligible.
• Eligible for California 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.
• Experience providing and/or overseeing care.
• Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with subspecialty-specific surgical fellowships are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop an elective surgical practice at UCI Health community clinical sites.
• Cover general orthopedic call.
• Grow a practice and foster collegial relationships with community-based physicians, specialty surgeons, and other providers across the UCI Health system.
• Demonstrate quality improvement experience aimed at improving patient outcomes.
• Provide and/or oversee 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.
• Use leadership skills to motivate, inspire, and communicate with faculty, residents, staff, and peers in support of a professional, team-based approach to 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

What This Job Offers

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