Per Diem Staff Physician

1 month ago
Irvine, CaliforniaPer Diem / PRNOccupational Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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 Per Diem Staff Physician 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

  • based medical surveillance programs, performance of pre
  • placement examinations, fitness for duty and return to work evaluations, and treatment and management of work

Requirements

  • Placement Health Evaluation Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page
  • https://hr. uci. edu/new
  • hire/conditions
  • 0500 or eec@uci. edu. Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pension plan offered.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

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

Key Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsData AnalysisProblem SolvingRecord KeepingConfidentiality MaintenanceIndependent JudgmentDecision MakingCustomer ServiceMedical Surveillance AdministrationPre-placement ExaminationsFitness for Duty EvaluationsWork-Related Injury Management
HealthcareSecurity & SafetyScience & Researchvia Icims

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Per Diem Staff Physician 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 Occupational Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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

Occupational Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Occupational 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, Occupational Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $260k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

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 on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Record Keeping, Confidentiality Maintenance, Independent Judgment, Decision Making. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The staff physician in Occupational Health provides clinical services under the Medical Director, administering employee-based medical surveillance programs and performing pre-placement examinations. Duties also include the treatment and management of work-related injuries and illnesses, as well as ...

Benefits package: Wealth of Benefits, Medical Insurance, Sick and Vacation Time, Retirement Savings Plans, Discounts and Perks, Health Insurance, Dental/Vision. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Occupational Medicine physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

University of California, Irvine logo

About University of California, Irvine

Hospitals and Health Care
Orange, California
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Wealth of Benefits
Medical Insurance
Sick and Vacation Time
Retirement Savings Plans
Discounts and Perks
Health Insurance
Dental/Vision
4.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

Posted

1mo ago

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