Comprehensive Ophthalmology Staff Physician
Your Role on the Team
The Comprehensive Ophthalmology position is a staff physician position within the Department of Ophthalmology located at UCI Health. The primary clinical site will be at our Brea satellite office, with some coverage at Irvine and Orange facilities. This staff physician position does not have a teaching or research requirements. The Comprehensive Ophthalmology position focuses on the delivery of eye care to the level of expertise of the physician with the referral of cases to tertiary care subspecialty ophthalmologists as appropriate.
The position focuses on primary management of ophthalmic diseases including anterior segment, ocular surface, medical glaucoma, and retinal screening. This position offers the practitioner the opportunity to create long term relationships with their patients in the life-long care of their eye health. Surgical procedures within the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist expertise and competency are allowed but not required.
The ideal candidates will provide excellent patient care, ensuring quality outcomes and satisfaction. In addition, we would like our talented physician candidates to have a passion for outpatient medicine and be fully committed to mission of University of California, Irvine Gavin Herbert Eye Institute. The chosen candidate will have the opportunity to partner with the full-time faculty of the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute. This position is for a staff physician (medical and/or surgical) whose primary focus is patient care.
What It Takes to be Successful
Required:
- Comprehensive Ophthalmologist; board-certified, full scope of comprehensive ophthalmology services including diagnosing and treating wide range of eye diseases and conditions.
- Interpersonal skills: ability to motivate, inspire, and communicate with faculty, fellows, residents, staff, and peers to maintain a professional, team-based approach in the care of patients
- Demonstrated professional competence and integrity and ethical conduct of practice.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, bedside manner, and organizational skills
- Patient focused and committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care and service to all patients.
- A strong work ethic and desire to participate in team-oriented, performance-driven Health System
- Strong computer skills and EMR knowledge
- Medical Degree from an Accredited University
- Completion of accredited residency training program
- Ability to obtain a California license
- Board Certification or Board Eligible in Ophthalmology
- Active DEA license and BLS and ACLS certification
- Experienced in providing and/or oversight of comprehensive ophthalmology
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 $111,100- $300,000.
Contact
380 W. Central Ave., Suite 400
Brea, CA 92821
United States
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 [email protected].
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
2025-05-06 (AdID:1433)