Clinical Associate Physician – Gastroenterology

Your Role on the Team

We are recruiting a gastroenterologist with an interest in General Gastrointestinal (GI) practice. This individual should have expertise in disease or treatment groups such as irritable bowel syndrome, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and colon cancer screening. Candidates should be competent in performing esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy with polypectomy. Proficiency in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and/or endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is not required. Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Primary responsibilities include providing emergency department and inpatient coverage, and expanding outpatient clinical care at UCI Health community clinical sites in Los Alamitos and other UCI locations.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated experience in quality improvement to improve patient outcomes.
• Adherence to departmental policies, procedures, and objectives while complying with all UC policies. Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all state and federal privacy laws.
• Leadership skills, including the ability to motivate, inspire, and communicate with faculty, residents, staff, and peers for a professional, team‑based approach in patient care.
• M.D. or D.O. degree.
• Board‑certified with California licensure.
• Active and current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification.

Total Compensation

Eligible base salary range based on MSP level for a Clinical Associate is $485,000-$550,000 . Candidates may also earn additional compensation through incentive eligibility based on performance and responsibilities.

Benefits include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to discounts and perks.

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: The candidate must disclose any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years involving misconduct, allegations, or ongoing proceedings. This includes any leave of position after a notice of allegations or under investigation.
• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act.
• E‑Verify.
• Pre‑placement health evaluation.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 and 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, contact Human Resources at (949) 824‑0500 or