Associate Physician Diplomate

MED-ZSFG-HOSP

Part Time

85779BR

Job Summary

The UCSF Division of Hospital Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) is seeking highly skilled hospital medicine physicians to join our team as Medical Staff Physicians. This role is designed for exceptional clinicians who thrive in an academic safety-net hospital environment, providing direct inpatient care at San Francisco's only public hospital and Level 1 trauma center.

Hospital Medicine Physicians in this role focus entirely on direct patient care, working across a range of hospital medicine service lines to manage a medically complex, socially diverse patient population. Physicians will practice in a setting that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and continuous professional development, while benefiting from the resources and collaborative environment of UCSF and ZSFG.

This position is ideal for physicians who want to practice in an academic medical center without the formal obligations of teaching or research. It offers meaningful, high-impact work, schedule flexibility and access to mentorship, faculty development, and a supportive team culture.

Why UCSF at ZSFG?
* High-Impact Clinical Medicine - Care for a wide spectrum of medical conditions in one of the country's leading safety-net hospitals, where clinical expertise and adaptability are essential.
* Academic Environment - Be part of UCSF's renowned Division of Hospital Medicine, with access to grand rounds, faculty development programs, and a community of experts in hospital-based care.
* Opportunities for Professional Growth - Engage in mentorship, leadership training, and faculty development resources that support career advancement within UCSF and beyond.
* Mission-Driven Work - Provide high-quality care for historically underserved patients, ensuring access to exceptional medical treatment regardless of socioeconomic status.
* A Collaborative and Supportive Team - Work alongside a collegial group of UCSF faculty and hospital medicine physicians committed to clinical excellence and improving patient care at ZSFG.
* Schedule Flexibility with Purpose - Participate in high-impact clinical work with shift-based scheduling that supports work-life balance and accommodates a variety of professional and personal commitments.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

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Department Description

The Division of Hospital Medicine (DHM) is the largest division in the Department of Medicine (DOM) in terms of faculty size and is a national leader in clinical care, education, research, and quality improvement. Clinically, the division runs 10 clinical services and provides care for nearly half of the patients in the adult hospital on any given day. The Division of Hospital Medicine is the national leader in the field of Hospital Medicine, and supports a diverse research program spanning a broad range of clinical questions and methodologies.

Required Qualifications

• Board-certified or board-eligible internal medicine physicians with a strong foundation in hospital-based clinical care.
• Physicians who are energized by meaningful, mission-driven work, caring for patients with complex medical and social needs in a dynamic hospital setting.
• Clinicians who are excited to practice in an academic hospital setting, leveraging opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and faculty development.
• Hospital medicine physicians who are passionate about serving a diverse, safety-net patient population and contributing to the mission of ZSFG and UCSF.
• Background in internal medicine, family medicine, or another relevant specialty
• Demonstrated excellence in inpatient palliative care and serious illness communication
• Deep commitment to serving vulnerable populations in a safety-net setting
• Strong teamwork, clinical judgment, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish or Cantonese (native-level fluency)
• Experience working with underserved populations and navigating complex care environments
• Ability to thrive in dynamic hospital settings and work collaboratively

License/Certification

• Board-certified or board-eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
• MD or DO

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 status under state or federal law.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

000770 ASC PHYSCN DIPLOMATE

Job Category

Physician

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Limited Appt

Percentage

10% - 20%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Variable

Shift Length

Variable

Additional Shift Details

Varies