Staff Physician

Who We Are

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.

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:
Family Health Centers (federally qualified health centers or FQHCs) in Santa Ana and Anaheim;
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C. Wen & Family Center for Advanced Care;
Senior Health Center; skilled nursing facilities; inpatient services and obstetric deliveries at the UCI Douglas Hospital in Orange. (The FQHC locations qualify for various state and federal loan repayment programs.) We also provide education across undergraduates, medical students, family medicine residents, fellows in geriatrics and sports medicine, and outreach to the community.

The incumbent is responsible for providing expert medical care to UCI Health patients with a range of potential illnesses, injuries, or disabilities. Duties include conducting routine physical examinations, referring patients to medical specialists, and prescribing medications based on the patient’s medical conditions. This position includes participation in outpatient call.

• Provides clinical expertise while responding to patients’ medical complaints and evaluating their health history.
• Orders diagnostic tests and refers patients to specialists when necessary; analyzes reports, examinations, medical records, and test results to accurately diagnose patients.
• Presents and discusses treatment options with patients, prescribes and reviews medications, and advises patients of diet and/or lifestyle changes to improve health conditions.
• Adheres to departmental policies, procedures, and objectives while complying with all UC and FQHC policies and procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and complies with all state and federal privacy laws.

• Physician; board‑certified, full‑scope ambulatory health‑care services.
• 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 patient care.
• California medical license and active, 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.

• Proficiency in Spanish.

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.

$237,000 – $290,000 annual

As part of our commitment to a safe and healthy environment, all candidates must comply with the following conditions of employment:
Background Check and Live Scan;
Employment Misconduct;
Legal Right to work in the United States;
Vaccination Policies;
Smoking and Tobacco Policy;
Drug Free Environment. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
Candidates who accept an offer must disclose any misconduct within the last seven years that resulted in administrative or judicial decisions.

Additional conditions may apply, some dependent on business unit or…