MSP Staff Physician

Job Summary Staff Physicians of the Department of Family and Community Medicine (FCM) at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG) are passionate about improving healthcare delivery, particularly for the underserved; share in our mission to improve health through excellence, innovation, and an antiracist/anti-oppressive framework in patient care, education, research, advocacy, and community empowerment. Staff Physicians perform clinical responsibilities in the following areas at ZSFG: Family Health Center (FHC): The full scope of primary care services for children, adolescents, adults, elderly, and homebound patients, with special clinic sessions dedicated to women and infants care, minor procedures, substance use disorder treatment, teen and young adult care, family-based HIV care, and comprehensive diabetes and hypertension careAdult Urgent Care Center (UCC): Serving more than 20,000 patients annually, the Adult Urgent Care Center provides same-day urgent medical care for illnesses or injuries that are not life-threatening. The ZSFG UCC welcomes anyone in San Francisco needing urgent medical careFamily Medicine Inpatient Service (FMIS): The Family Medicine Inpatient Service provides acute inpatient care to adults. The FMIS medical staff is made up of four intern residents, four senior residents, one chief resident and two attending physicians. The team provides care for acute illnesses, as well as complications from chronic diseases. Patients are admitted from the FHC, San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH) Emergency Department, the Primary Care Network Clinics of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH), and the San Francisco Community Consortium Clinics. FMIS collaborates with medical and surgical consultative services in co-management of complex patients, and in development of innovative educational and quality improvement programs. The FMIS sees an average of 18-20 patients each day, with 1,366 patients treated each year.Responsibilities may include part-time, as needed fixed or variable schedules consisting of half day sessions of direct patient care; coaching, mentoring, and administrative responsibilities at the FHC and/or UCC.Rotations in the FMIS include day and/or swing (evening) attending shifts, including active participation in Inpatient faculty meetings and the following activities:Direct patient care including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and referral or consultation as appropriateConsultation and supervision of care provided by residentsConsultation with nursing staff on the assessment and care of patientsInterfacing with the Charge Nurse to discuss and manage operational issues related to patient flow and workflow; andTimely and appropriate documentation of services provided to patients to ensure appropriate recognition of your clinical efforts.Limited Staff Physicians (10-40% variable) are appointed to one-year annual appointments ending June 30th of each year. Appointments are subject to annual renewal. Department Description The Department of Family & Community Medicine (DFCM) is engaged in research, teaching, training, service and clinical activities located at seven primary UCSF and leased sites in San Francisco (Parnassus, ZSFG, Mission Center Building, Laurel Heights, Mission Hall, Lakeshore, Lakeside) as well as the OSHER center, Women''s Health and the UCSF Primary Care Practices at China Basin and Laurel Village and at various local community, national and international research/service/educational training and clinical sites. In addition to the Department''s Family Medicine Residency Program located at ZSFG, the Department has affiliated residency programs in Fresno, Salinas, Santa Rosa, Kaiser Vallejo, John Muir, and Contra Costa Health Systems. Authority and accountability for the Department reside with the Department Chair who delegates authority to Vice Chairs, the Executive Council, Directors and Chiefs of Service and their Administrators and the Department Associate Chair of Administration and Finance.The Mission of DFCM is to improve health through excellence, innovation, and an antiracist/anti-oppressive framework in patient care, education, research, advocacy, and community empowerment. We are dedicated to building a just and equitable society, recognizing that health and illness are shaped by the context of people''s lives. DFCM is nationally recognized for our pioneering research programs in primary care and community health. The DFCM has a large teaching, research, and clinical set of programs and activities based at ZSFG where this position and more than half of all the activities for DFCM are based.With more than 100,000 patient visits annually to its practices at ZSFG and the UCSF Health System, the Department of Family and Community Medicine delivers full-spectrum family medicine care, including comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages, urgent care, inpatient acute care, and obstetrical services. FCM serves patients throughout San Francisco''s many diverse neighborhoods. Our commitment to excellence in patient care has been recognized by awards such as the San Francisco Health Plan Excellence in Patient Centered Care Award. Required Qualifications Must be certified (or board eligible) by the American Board of Family Medicine or the American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine, or AOBFMMust have (or be eligible for) a valid California medical license as determined by the Medical Board of California (MDs) and Osteopathic Medical Board (DOs)Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license with a California addressPrior experience and commitment to working with underserved populations, racially and ethnically diverse patients and staff is essentialCommitment to using an antiracist/anti-oppressive framework and lens to patient care, education, teaching, and advocacy.***Note: Applicant must have all requirements met by time of hire; Physical/health screening required. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience as a physician at UCSF, familiar with processes for medical records, Epic, Apex, and billingTraining and experience in Family Medicine License/Certification Must be certified (or board eligible) by the American Board of Family Medicine or the American Osteopathic Board of Family Medicine, or AOBFMMust have (or be eligible for) a valid California medical license as determined by the Medical Board of California (MDs) and Osteopathic Medical Board (DOs)Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license with a California addressPrior experience and commitment to working with underserved populations, racially and ethnically diverse patients and staff is essentialCommitment to using an antiracist/anti-oppressive framework and lens to patient care, education, teaching, and advocacy 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 San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Created: 2026-03-07