Clinical Associate - Neonatologist- Contract (25%)

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.

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.

The University of California, Irvine is seeking qualified candidates for a Clinical Associate Neonatologist position for clinical coverage. Duties will include clinical service primarily at the UCI newborn intensive care unit (NICU) in Fountain Valley. The successful candidate must be board eligible/certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, and licensed/eligible in California.

Clinical responsibilities will involve:

* Provide direct care to critically ill and/or premature newborns. Stabilize and manage neonates with complex medical conditions in the NICU.
* Perform neonatal procedures including but not limited to: intubations, umbilical line placements, lumbar punctures, thoracentesis, and other specialized procedures.
* Lead and participate in neonatal resuscitation. Attend high-risk deliveries and provide immediate postnatal care, including resuscitation as needed.
* Coordinate multidisciplinary care. Collaborate with NICU nurses, respiratory therapists, social workers, and other pediatric subspecialists in the care of NICU patients
* Communicate with families. Provide empathetic, clear communication to families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and prognoses.
* Maintain accurate medical records. Document patient care thoroughly in compliance with hospital standards and regulatory requirements.
* Participate in call coverage. Provide in-hospital coverage daily if on clinical service. Provide night time on-call coverage from home as scheduled to ensure 24/7 availability of neonatal care. MUST have the ability to respond on-site within 30 minutes. *

Primary responsibilities of this position will involve:

* Participate in quality improvement initiatives. Engage in hospital-based efforts to improve outcomes and enhance patient safety.
* Provide leadership within a hospital-based environment. Ability to motivate, inspire, and 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. Includes maintenance of patient confidentiality and compliance with all state and federal privacy laws.
* Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Adhere to policies set by the hospital, the Joint Commission, and other governing bodies.
* Engage in continuing medical education. Stay current with the latest research and guidelines in neonatology through CME, conferences, and scholarly activities.
* Maintain board certification.

Required:

• Demonstrated experience in quality improvement to improve patient outcomes.
• 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.
• 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.
• Candidates must possess a M.D. or D.O. degree
• Board-certified or eligible in the field of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
• Must possess, or be eligible to obtain, a valid medical license in the State of California.

Special Conditions:

• Letters of recommendation attesting to applicant's clinical competence, professionalism, and ability to fulfill the responsibilities expected of a Clinical Neonatologist.
• MUST have the ability to respond on-site within 30 minutes.
• Can help cover vacation time

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:

• 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: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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 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 (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.