Per Diem Staff Physician
Listed compensation
$92k-$196k
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
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 uci.edu.
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.
- Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
- Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
- Must be able to travel to work sites throughout Orange County
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.
5-10 years of experience in the practice of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
Total Rewards
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 - hr.uci.edu
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.
Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Key Responsibilities
The staff physician provides occupational health clinical services, including medical surveillance, pre-placement exams, and fitness for duty evaluations. They are also responsible for the treatment and management of work-related injuries and illnesses under the direction of the Medical Director.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree and possess 5-10 years of experience in Occupational and Environmental Medicine. Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills are required to manage safety programs and clinical documentation.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Medicine — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Occupational Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 78% have no call, 96% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$144k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $92k–$196k | Occupational Medicine median $270k (middle half $235k–$300k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$130k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Medicine listings in California | 33 active | 221 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 78% no call · 96% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Physician listings: 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 27% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Medicine pay trend | −2.6% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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