UCI Health
UC Irvine | Critical Care-ICU/SDU | $444,150 - $519,750
Los Alamitos, CA
University of California, Irvine
Job Highlights
The University of California Irvine seeking Critical Care physician candidates for ICU/SDU coverage at our Los Alamitos Hospital site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct Patient Care in the Medical ICU and step-down unit – 60%
- Consultation for Inpatient Critical Care Needs – 15%
- Supervision, Teaching, and Mentorship – 15%
- -Model professionalism and patient-centered care for APPs
- Communication and Family Engagement – 5%
- Quality Improvement, Safety, and Administrative Duties – 5%
Schedule:
168 shifts per year, equaling 3.5 to 4 shifts per week, each shift is 8.5 hours
Qualifications:
- M.D /D.O. or equivalent degree
- Current possession of an unrestricted CA Medical License or eligibility to obtain one
- Board certification or eligibility in Critical Care Medicine
Benefits include:
- $444,150 - $519,750 compensation package based on qualifications, training, and experience
- $5,000 CME/Professional Funds stipend annually
- 18 days paid vacation (increases with years of service), 14 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave annually
- University of California Pension Plan or separate 401K with 8% Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
To explore this opportunity further, please contact our Asst. Director of Physician Recruitment Jacob (Jay) Colón @ jcolon1@uci.edu or apply via the link below.
About UCI Health
UCI Health is committed to providing the highest quality healthcare to Orange County and surrounding communities through its world-class physicians, surgeons and clinical staff.
UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. UC Irvine Medical Center, the main campus in Orange, California, features Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program, Level I trauma center and Level II pediatric trauma center. It is the primary teaching hospital for UCI School of Medicine.
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Compensation Details
$414-519k
The University of California, Irvine 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. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Location Insights
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Access to Outdoor Activities
A+
Public Schools
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Access to Parks
A
Access to Restaurants
A
Overall
B
Commute
Total Population
11,728
Median Rent
$2,255
Median Home Value
$940,800
Median Income
$100,987
Posted December 2, 2025