Specialty Clinical Associate Physician- Per Diem Critical Care- Los Alamitos

University of California, Irvine•Los Alamitos, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of California, Irvine is seeking qualified candidates for a Specialty Clinical Associate Medical Intensivist position for ICU/SDU coverage. Duties will include clinical service primarily at the UCI site in Los Alamitos Hospital.

Requirements

M.D./D.O. or equivalent degree.
Board-certified or eligible in the field of Critical Care Medicine
Eligible for California licensure
Experienced in providing and/or oversight of care
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.
Board-certified or eligible in the field of Critical Care Medicine
Eligible for California licensure
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care in the Medical ICU and step-down unit – 60%
Consultation for Inpatient Critical Care Needs – 15%
Supervision, Teaching, and Mentorship – 15%
Model professionalism and patient-centered care for APPs
Communication and Family Engagement – 5%
Quality Improvement, Safety, and Administrative Duties – 5%
Provide comprehensive care to critically ill medical patients in the ICU and step down units, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic respiratory failure, shock, sepsis, multi-organ failure, and other life-threatening conditions.
Perform and supervise critical care procedures (e.g., endotracheal intubation, central venous and arterial line placement, chest tube insertion, bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, advanced ventilator management).
Lead daily multidisciplinary ICU rounds, developing and coordinating individualized patient care plans.
Serve as the attending intensivist for patients admitted to the medical ICU and relevant patients in the step-down unit.
Provide critical care consultation for patients on hospital wards, ED, and other units as requested.
Collaborate closely with hospitalists, emergency physicians, subspecialists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and ancillary staff to ensure high-quality patient-centered care.
Supervise and mentor advanced practice providers (APPs in the ICU and step-down unit
Ensure evidence-based practice standards and adherence to institutional protocols for ICU management.
Engage in frequent and compassionate communication with patients’ families regarding goals of care, prognosis, and treatment options.
Participate in family meetings, advanced care planning, and end-of-life discussions when appropriate.
Contribute to ICU quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and guideline development.
Participate in ICU administrative duties as assigned, including mortality/morbidity reviews and ICU performance improvement.
Assist in developing and updating ICU policies, procedures, and clinical pathways.
Ensure appropriate documentation, billing, and handoff of ICU patients.
Support safe transitions of care to step-down units, hospital wards, or outpatient settings.