Academic Hospital Medicine Faculty (ZSFG)

OverviewAcademic Hospital Medicine FacultyFive Clinical Tracks: Predominantly Days | Hybrid | Predominantly Nights | Addiction Medicine & Hospital Medicine Hybrid | Palliative Care & Hospital Medicine HybridUCSF Division of Hospital Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG)The UCSF Division of Hospital Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) invites outstanding hospital medicine physicians to join our faculty. We seek clinically excellent mission-driven physicians at all levels of experience who thrive in an academic safety-net environment and are eager to contribute to scholarship, teaching, and health system improvement while delivering outstanding care to our patient population.ZSFG serves as San Francisco’s safety-net hospital, providing care to patients with complex medical, social, and structural challenges. Faculty in this role will be integral to teaching the next generation of UCSF-trained physicians, and advancing scholarship that enhances patient care, health systems, and/or health policy. Clinical TracksPredominantly Days: Engage deeply in scholarship—including clinical excellence, medical education, quality improvement, systems-based improvements—and leadership roles.Hybrid: A balance of day and night shifts with flexibility for academic and leadership opportunities.Predominantly Nights: Dedicated nocturnist positions with unique mentored opportunities to develop and grow scholarship interests and skills.Addiction Medicine & Hospital Medicine Hybrid: blend of hospital medicine & addiction medicine clinical roles.Palliative Care & Hospital Medicine Hybrid: blend of hospital medicine & palliative care clinical roles.Why UCSF at ZSFG?Clinical Excellence in an Academic Setting – Join mission-driven faculty where outstanding clinical skills are the foundation of effective teaching, mentorship, and scholarship.Opportunities for Leadership & Innovation – Work with leaders in hospital medicine, health systems innovation, and medical education to improve care delivery and patient safety.Mentorship & Career Growth – Faculty benefit from structured mentorship, access to UCSF’s world-class academic resources, and opportunities to develop expertise in quality improvement, data-driven operations, and plex Clinical Practice – Care for patients with high-acuity conditions and unique social determinants of health, making clinical excellence and adaptability essential.The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. The minimum base salary range for this position is $114,100-$344,400. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.Application RequirementsDocument requirements: Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).Cover Letter - Please describe your interest in the position and any experiences or perspectives you believe are relevant to this faculty roleStatement of Research (Optional)Statement of Teaching (Optional)Sample Assessment and Plan - Applicants should submit a de-identified assessment and plan from a prior inpatient encounter. The case does not need to be rare or unusually complex — we are most interested in how you demonstrate high-quality clinical reasoning, prioritize patient issues, and communicate your plan of care clearly and effectively.Reference requirements3-5 required (contact information only)Who We’re Looking ForClinically outstanding board-certified or board-eligible internists who thrive in an academic hospital medicine environment.Deep commitment to delivering exceptional care in a safety-net settingPassion for teaching, mentorship, and the pursuit of scholarship that advances hospital-based careDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teamsCommitment to delivering exceptional patient care while advancing UCSF’s mission of improving health worldwide through outstanding clinical practice, education, and scholarly contributions in hospital mitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practicePreferred/Desirable Qualifications (optional)Bilingual in English and Spanish or Cantonese (native-level fluency)Track record of excellence in clinical care, medical education, or systems-based scholarshipStrong communication skills, including empathy, humility, and respect for differing viewpointsExperience working with underserved populations and navigating complex care environmentsAbility to thrive in dynamic hospital settings and work collaborativelyInterest or experience in improving systems of care through quality, safety, education, research, innovation, or operational leadershipBoard certification in addiction medicine or palliative care for candidates interested in those tracks #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21