Staff Physician, Per Diem

Family MedicineIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$123.78/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

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.

The UC Irvine Student Health Center is a comprehensive outpatient clinic staffed with licensed primary care physicians, psychiatrists, licensed clinical social workers, dentists, physician assistants, registered nurse practitioners, and registered nurses.

Medical specialists from various disciplines including dermatology, orthopedics/sports medicine, gynecology, internal medicine, and ENT provide on-site consultation on a regular basis.

Student Health also offers basic radiology and clinical laboratory services, insurance consultation, and an on-site pharmacy, making SHC a comprehensive and convenient clinic dedicated to serving students.

Your Role on the Team

Under general direction of the Medical Director or the Senior Lead Physician, the Staff Physician provides medical services to patients on a regularly scheduled or walk-in basis. The Staff Physician serves as a clinician, making preliminary or conclusive diagnosis and providing treatment for the diagnosis. Staff Physicians examine patients and diagnose their illness, prescribe and administer medical treatment and advise patients on how to use prescribed treatments.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required

  • General knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
  • Knowledge of diagnostic and medical practice covering an extensive and varied range of problems.

Skills in taking medical history and physical diagnosis with minimal dependence on laboratory tests and outside consultants.

Knowledge of gynecological principles and practices that is applicable to women students, including birth control concerns, care of gynecological abnormalities and illnesses.

Knowledge of standards of medical care and accepted practice in the community.

Knowledge of and skill in proper medical record charting to maintain appropriate quality assurance standards of the clinic.

Knowledge of and skill in proper medical record charting to maintain appropriate quality assurance standards of the clinic.

Ability to relate to and communicate with students.

Ability to effectively communicate with staff and peers to maintain a friendly, cooperative approach in the care of students

Ability to handle a versatile caseload to include skin disorders, STD, sports injuries, mental health issues, as well as usual general medical problems.

  • Awareness of community services and facilities available for care of seriously ill students.
  • Must be in compliance with the National Practitioner Data Bank and Healthcare Integrity and Protection Data Bank.
  • Must be Board Certified, current to be verified by American Board of Medical Specialties.
  • Must hold a current license to practice medicine in the State of California.
  • Maintains an active and current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certification schedule II-V.
  • Maintains current BLS/CPR (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification.
  • 1-3 years relevant work experience

Preferred

  • Experience in practicing medicine within a Student Health Center.
  • Experience in "Point and Click Solutions" or similar College Health Electronic Medical Records system.

Special Conditions

This position is appointed at 0.40 FTE and subject to annual renewal.

Although this position’s schedule is dependent on clinic needs, weekends or non-traditional work hours may be required for special projects or busy times of the year, or when strict deadlines must be met. In the case of extended hours, this position may be required to work those hours.

This position may be expected to participate in delivering care services via a telehealth platform on-site or remotely up to 100% of the work day.

Employment in this position is contingent upon successful completion of a Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan background check, verification and continued monitoring of licensure as it applies to the position, and successful completion of our background review or credentialing process, as appropriate to the position.

The employee must comply with OSHA, CA/OSHA, and CDC recommendations and requirements regarding vaccination and testing of healthcare employees. This includes, but may not be limited to; current hepatitis B immunizations, annual flu vaccinations, and annual tuberculosis screening. At the discretion of Student Health Center, the employee may be offered an option to sign a declination acknowledgement in lieu of receiving an annual flu vaccination.

Per the UC Ethics Briefing, the employee is responsible for reporting any and all potential conflicts of interest to their supervisor in a timely manner.

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.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $123.78 (Hourly)

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 medical services to patients on a scheduled or walk-in basis, including diagnosis and treatment. They are responsible for examining patients, prescribing medical treatments, and maintaining accurate medical records.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified and hold a current license to practice medicine in the State of California. The role requires 1-3 years of relevant work experience and proficiency in medical record charting and HIPAA standards.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Medical history takingPatient careHIPAA complianceBLS/CPR certificationDiagnostic skillsCommunication skillsClinical documentation

Family Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 53% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

What does the Family Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedFamily Medicine median $250k (middle half $213k–$250k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingCalifornia index 110.7US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in California358 active2,598 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 15% remote · 53% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Family Medicine pay trend−3.2% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Family Medicine Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

30 jobs · 26 employers
10
<$365k
10
$365k-385k
5
$385k-405k
5
$405k-425k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs
401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
54%
Sign-on bonus
46%
Relocation assistance
42%
Loan repayment
35%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician, Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Independent Contractor (San Francisco, CA)Contract

Sutter Health - Bay Area · San Francisco, California

$195 per hour
#2

Per Diem Family Physician - BallardPer Diem

One Medical · Seattle, Washington

$171 per hour
#3

PRN Physician

$131.39-$171/hr
#4

Family Physician (MD/DO) - On Call

$155-$165/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Family Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,603 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
University of California, Irvine logo

About University of California, Irvine

Hospitals and Health Care
Orange, California
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Sick and vacation time
Retirement savings plans
Discounts and perks

Living in Irvine

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.36M
Typical market rent
$3,527/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.