Academic Palliative Medicine Faculty

Application Window Open date: December 9, 2025 Most recent review date: Friday, Jan 9, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Wednesday, Jun 9, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description Academic Palliative Medicine Faculty UCSF Division of Hospital Medicine, Palliative Care Service Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) The UCSF Division of Hospital Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) is recruiting compassionate and skilled palliative care physicians to join our Palliative Care Service (inpatient consultation service) as academic 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 and equitable care to a seriously ill and safety-net patient population. Physicians in this role will provide primarily direct inpatient palliative care consultation at San Francisco's only public hospital and Level 1 trauma center. Our interdisciplinary team helps patients, families, and care teams navigate serious illness with clarity, empathy, and respect, ensuring that medical care aligns with patients' values, goals, and needs. In addition to their primary responsibilities, interested faculty may have opportunities to:Explore participation in outpatient palliative care delivery at ZSFG and/or UCSF Health, depending on program needs and mutual interestProvide direct patient care in hospital medicine at ZSFGServe as an attending physician on the UCSF internal medicine resident teaching inpatient service 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.High-Impact Clinical Medicine - Provide expert consultation on symptom management, serious illness communication, and complex decision-making for patient populations from a range of backgrounds and communities.Interdisciplinary Collaboration - Work alongside experienced palliative care social workers, chaplains, and nurses in a team-based model that centers whole-person care.Academic Environment - Join UCSF's Division of Hospital Medicine at ZSFG, with access to grand rounds, faculty development, and a community of clinicians committed to excellence in safety-net care.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 education.Mission-Driven Values - Serve patients with complex medical and social needs in a public hospital where equitable access to high-quality care is a core commitment. Who We Are Looking For RequirementsClinically outstanding board-certified or board-eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine who thrive in an academic hospital environmentDeep commitment to delivering exceptional care in a safety-net settingDemonstrated excellence in inpatient palliative care and serious illness communicationPassion for teaching, mentorship, and the pursuit of scholarship that advances the field of palliative medicineDemonstrated 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 palliative medicine.Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice Preferred/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 leadership Application Process Please submit applications via AP Recruit at Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. To receive full consideration, please submit all materials prior to the initial review date. However, this position will remain open until filled. For inquiries, contact:Dr. Hedieh Matinrad (), Interim Director, Palliative Care Service at ZSFGPlease see our website, for more information Application Requirements Document RequirementsCurriculum Vitae: CV should clearly indicate current and/or pending qualifications (e.g., board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.) and any relevant academic appointmentsCover LetterStatement of Teaching (optional)Statement of Research (optional) Reference Requirements3-5 references (please provide letters and/or contact information) For positions that are 51% effort or more: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. 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. For positions that are 50% effort or less: See Table 2 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $81,500-$246,000. Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.). Cover Letter Statement of Research (Optional) Statement of Teaching (Optional) Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) About UC San Francisco As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. 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. UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct."Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment PolicyUC Anti-Discrimination PolicyAPM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Job location San Francisco, CA

Created: 2026-03-05