Colon and Rectal Surgeon - Clinical Associate

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.

At the UCI Health Chao Digestive Health Institute, we are driven to provide unparalleled care for diseases and disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, which are among the most prevalent conditions contributing to illness and death among Americans today.

Our institute's more than 40 world-class physicians and 100 additional healthcare professionals are leaders in the early detection of disease and the delivery of advanced and minimally invasive treatments that reduce recovery time. Our focus is on healing the whole person, to develop individual care plans for each patient to meet their unique needs.

We are one of the few medical institutions in the nation - and the only one in Orange County - to provide state-of-the-art care for the full range of digestive diseases, including disorders of the esophagus, liver, pancreas, colon and rectum, and stomach.

The Chao Digestive Health Institute at UCI Health seeks to deliver the highest quality and most advanced comprehensive digestive health care to Orange County and beyond. Our dedicated team includes nationally recognized gastroenterologists, hepatologists, oncologists and surgeons, who are committed to providing a comprehensive and multidisciplinary patient focused approach to prevent, diagnose, and treat digestive disorders and cancer.

We are recruiting a fulltime board-certified Colon & Rectal Surgeon with a commitment to providing quality clinical care and expertise in minimally invasive surgical approaches. This individual should have at least 3 years' experience in treating any number of diseases including colorectal cancer, diverticulitis, inflammatory bowel disease, pelvic floor disorders, benign and complex anorectal disease.

Primary responsibilities of this position include expanding and innovating inpatient and outpatient clinical care at UCI Health community clinical sites, with the desire to build a practice and foster collegial relationships with community-based physicians, specialty care surgeons and providers throughout the UCI Health system. This position may require ED call coverage shared with other general/specialty surgeons.

This opportunity will be an extension of the Division of Colon & Rectal Surgery at UCI, working with 6 colorectal surgeons and other multi-disciplinary specialty services. UCI is a Nationally Accredited Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC) and has an international reputation of excellence in minimally invasive surgery and a leader in patient quality and safety outcomes.

Your Role on the Team

• Demonstrated experience in quality improvement to improve patient outcomes.
• 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.
• 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.

Total Compensation

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.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $446,381- $572,421. In addition, candidates have the potential to earn contingent on performance and experience.

Required:

• Candidates must possess a M.D. degree
• Board-certified or eligible in the field of Colon & Rectal surgery
• Eligible for California licensure
• Experienced in providing and/or oversight of care.

Special Conditions:

• Curriculum vitae
• List of References
• Cover Letter

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.