Staff Physician (QI)

University of California, Irvine

3 days ago

Irvine, California$237K - $290KFull TimeFamily Medicine

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join University of California, Irvine as a Family Medicine Physician – $237K-$290K in United States. 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.

Key Responsibilities

implement the QI Program for the Federally Qualified Health Center.

provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community.

conduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional.

conduct with a previous employer.

Requirements

Provides leadership by focusing teams and organizational units on visions and distinctive strategies that result in excellent short and long

Prior grant writing experience, clinical metric reporting for progress reports and post

grant reporting.

Attends Quality Improvement Program (QIP) meetings with Population Health and Value Based Care for UCI Health to assist in meeting Medi

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $237K - $290K

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

This position offers competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with University of California, Irvine in United States.

Key Skills

Family medicineQuality improvementClinical leadershipData analysisGrant writingSpanish proficiencyPopulation healthCompliance managementRoot cause analysisClinical metrics reportingPatient careTeam managementDisease registriesQuality assurance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Physician (QI) at University of California, Irvine a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Family Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Family Medicine position at University of California, Irvine is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Family Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $265k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

University of California, Irvine lists compensation for this physician position at $237k to $290k annually.

This is in line with the national median for Family Medicine professionals.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Irvine, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($237k–$290k)
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Family medicine, Quality improvement, Clinical leadership, Data analysis, Grant writing, Spanish proficiency, Population health, Compliance management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Family Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The incumbent will direct, coordinate, and implement the Quality Improvement program for the Federally Qualified Health Center while providing clinical expertise and leadership. They will also collaborate with medical directors to analyze clinical data, manage incident reports, and ensure compliance...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Sick and Vacation Time, Retirement Savings Plans. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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