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.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

Occupational Health focuses on the health, safety, and well-being of campus faculty and staff in the workplace. The process involves identifying, preventing, and managing hazards to mitigate potential health risks associated with work activities.

Your Role on the Team

The staff physician in Occupational Health is responsible for the provision of occupational health clinical services under the direction of the Medical Director of Occupational Health. Job duties include administration of employee-based medical surveillance programs, performance of pre-placement examinations, fitness for duty and return to work evaluations, and treatment and management of work-related injuries and illnesses.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required :

• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and guidelines of various Federal or state agencies governing safety programs.
• Knowledge in conducting environmental health and safety audits.
• Skill in listening to, synthesizing information, and reaching sound conclusions.
• Skill in analyzing data for trends and needs.
• Skill in recognizing hazardous situations and taking appropriate corrective action.
• Skill in maintaining proper records and documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner including preparing and presenting reports to a variety of internal and external groups.
• Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team environment.
• Ability to effectively identify and resolve problems and to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive information.
• Ability to analyze problems, identifies solutions, and takes appropriate action to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students, and the public.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Employee shall, when rendering medical services under Contract, be unimpaired by drug or alcohol use and shall at all such times be capable of performing the essential functions of the appointment.
• Maintain a current license to practice medicine in the State of California.
• Maintain board certification or shall attain board certification at the earliest possible date immediately following the commencement date of the contract in the specialties identified.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. (
• This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association, Association of American Colleges. Liaison Committee on Medical Education, Commission on Osteopathic) College of Accreditation on the American Osteopathic Association or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. Degree from Foreign Medical School : A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States.
• Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (external link), a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination.
• Successful completion of a residency accredited by the ACGME.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States and ability to obtain license in the state of California prior to hire date.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Occupational Medicine, Emergency Medicine, or other Acute Care Specialty. If not Board Eligible at the time of hire, must obtain Board Certification within one year of start date.
• BLS - Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Maintain a Federal Drug Enforcement Administration license without restrictions, to the extent necessary to render professional medical service.
• 5-10 years of experience in the practice of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Special Conditions :

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.

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 :

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

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Closing Statement :

The University of California 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 protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

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 or .

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization