Staff Physician
About The Position
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. UCI Family Medicine, a Department of the University of California-Irvine School of Medicine, is committed to upholding the highest professional and institutional standards. We thrive by promoting optimal health for patients, staff, trainees, and faculty. UCI Family Medicine provides clinical services for patients of all ages in a variety of settings as follows: Family Health Centers (federally qualified health centers or FQHC's) in Santa Ana and Anaheim; Joe C. Wen & Family Center for Advanced Care; SeniorHealth Center; skilled nursing facilities; inpatient services and obstetric deliveries at the UCI Douglas Hospital in Orange. UCI Family Medicine provides education across a variety of programs including undergraduates; medical students; family medicine residents; fellows in geriatrics and sports medicine; and outreach to the community. Your Role on the Team The incumbent is responsible for providing expert medical care to UCI Health patients with a range of potential illnesses, injuries, or disabilities. Their duties include conducting routine physical examinations on patients, referring patients to medical specialists, and/or prescribing medications based on the patient’s medical conditions. This position includes participation in outpatient call.
Requirements
- Family physician; board-certified, full-scope ambulatory health care services including care of children, adults and the elderly.
- Experienced in providing and/or oversight of pre-natal care.
- Leadership skills; ability to motivate, inspire, and communicate with faculty, residents, staff, and peers to maintain a professional, team-based approach in the care of patients.
- Proficiency in Spanish
- California Medical license
- Active and current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification.
- M.D. or D.O. from an accredited institution; completion of Family Medicine or Internal Medicine residency; board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
Responsibilities
- Provides clinical expertise while responding to patients’ medical complaints and evaluating their health history.
- Order diagnostic tests and refer patients to specialists when necessary. Analyze reports, examinations, medical records, and test results to accurately diagnose patients.
- Present and discuss treatment options with patients, prescribe and review medications, advise patients of diet and/or lifestyle changes to improve health conditions
- Adhere to departmental policies, procedures, and objectives while in compliance of all UC and FQHC policies and procedures
- Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all state and federal privacy laws
- The FQHC locations qualify for various state and federal loan repayment programs
Benefits
- In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
