Cardiologist - Specialist

Overview

Job :
Category: Healthcare
Organization: UCR Health
Department: Clinical Affairs Dept
Location: Riverside Area
Salary: $118,100 - $302,700
Date Posted: May 12, 2025
Final date to receive applications: Open Until Filled
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time: Full-time (100%)
Level of Supervision: General Direction
Personnel Program Code: Management & Sr Professional
Other Information: Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus:
No
UC Internal Job: No

UCR Health and the University of California, Riverside (UCR) School of Medicine is recruiting cardiology clinicians. The clinician‑educator will support the inpatient and outpatient clinical practice in cardiology within an academic setting. The incumbent will practice at UCR Health Clinics and/or UCR‑affiliated clinical facilities in Riverside and surrounding areas. We seek a board‑certified cardiologist to join our team of medical professionals.

As a cardiologist, you will work with patients to provide a full range of heart and cardiovascular services and treatments. You will perform tests, make diagnoses, provide treatment plans, and collaborate with other physicians and surgeons. Decision‑making, emotional resilience, and collaboration in a diverse environment are essential.

• Educational Requirements: Must possess an M.D., D.O., or equivalent degree.
• Experience Requirements: Minimum of one year of practice post‑residency from an accredited program. Fellowship training in cardiology or a related subspecialty is preferred.
• License Requirements: Legal licensure to practice medicine in California, maintenance of California Medical License, and DEA prescribing number.
• Certification Requirements: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and a valid certificate from the American Medical Specialty Board as a specialist in Cardiology or a subspecialty.
• Other Requirements: Medical staff privileges at UCR Health and affiliated hospitals; ability to work with diverse populations; strong communication skills; background in clinical practice, teaching, and managed care; ability to work independently under general direction and collaboratively with others.

UCR is a diverse, research‑oriented university located in the Inland Southern California region. The campus offers a living laboratory environment and is recognized for its commitment to social mobility, financial aid, and research impact.

UCR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other legally protected categories.

For information about the employee benefits package, visit the Employee Benefits Overview.

• Job Title: ASC PHYSCN DIPLOMATE
• Job Code: 000770
• Grade: 8
• Supervisor: Naveen Raja

• Specialty Patient Care: Engage in direct patient care activities including assessment, evaluation, diagnosis, ongoing treatment, referral, care planning, medication orders, and discharge preparation.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation to meet regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Instruct residents, interns, and students in specialized medical services.
• Communication (85%): Direct contact and consultation with patient family members to ensure clear communication of status and care plans.
• Community Engagement (10%): Engage and educate patients and providers to build a practice that serves community needs.

• Standard Office Equipment: Required.
• Physical Requirements: Bend occasionally; sit occasionally; squat occasionally; stand frequently; walk occasionally.
• Mental Requirements: Read/Comprehend frequently; write frequently; perform calculations occasionally; communicate orally constantly; reason & analyze constantly.
• Environmental Requirements: No exposure to excessive noise, moving machinery, extreme temperature/humidity, dust, fumes, or confined quarters.
• Critical Position: Yes

Base salary range: $118,100 - $302,700. Additional compensation may be based on clinical productivity and experience.

Applicants must have current work authorization. UCR cannot sponsor or renew employment visas.