Fresno VACCHCS & UCSF Fresno - Gastroenterologist

University of California, San Francisco; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Francisco, in collaboration with VACCHCS, seeks a Gastroenterologist to join the GI Division as a full-time faculty member in Fresno, CA.

The role requires board eligibility/certification in gastroenterology, an Internal Medicine residency, and a GI fellowship, with strong endoscopic skills and a background in clinical research. Responsibilities include inpatient/outpatient care, education, and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent and board-eligible/certified in Gastroenterology.
• Completed Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship.
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. medical license and VA appointment.
• Endoscopic skills and interest in clinical research.
• Ability to participate in education and on-call coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive GI services for inpatients, outpatients, and nursing home patients.
• Oversee GI procedures and endoscopic sessions, including various advanced techniques.
• Lead and participate in research, education, and training activities; meet UCSF Fresno appointment requirements.
• Maintain documentation in the electronic medical record (CPRS) and participate in quality assurance.
• Share gastroenterology on-call responsibilities with other staff physicians; serve on committees and task forces.

Skills

Endoscopy

Research interest

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Internal Medicine residency

Gastroenterology fellowship

Board-certified or eligible in Gastroenterology

US medical license eligibility

Job description

Position

Gastroenterologist – VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) & UCSF Fresno Medicine Service/Department of Medicine

Overview

VACCHCS, affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco Medical Residency Program, is recruiting a full‑time faculty member in Gastroenterology to join a growing GI Division with an accredited fellowship. The physician reports to the GI Section Chief of the Medicine Service.

Required Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MD, DO or equivalent)
• Completed an Internal Medicine residency
• Completed a Gastroenterology fellowship
• Board‑certified or eligible in Gastroenterology
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. medical license
• Basic endoscopic skills, including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and a background and interest in clinical research
• Eligible for appointment at the VA (basic qualification standards available at https://www.vacareers.va.gov/ApplicationProcess/NavigatingHiringProcess)

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical and selected specialty services for outpatients, inpatients, and nursing home patients, focusing on gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary diseases.
• Offer inpatient and outpatient consultation services and oversee conscious sedations.
• Perform GI procedures (EGD, stricture dilation, EGD with PEG, colonoscopy, push enteroscopy, capsule endoscopy, manometry, Bravo study, hydrogen breath test, NBI, chromoendoscopy, EMR, and other advanced procedures).
• Actively participate and lead research and education/training activities, meeting academic appointment requirements with UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program.
• Engage in education and training of residents, fellows, medical students, and non‑physician clinical trainees; participate in grand rounds and lectures.
• Maintain documentation in electronic medical records (CPRS), including history/physical exams, progress notes, consult notes, discharge summaries, and prescription entries.
• Participate in quality assurance programs, chart reviews, and performance evaluations (OPPE, FPPE, etc.).
• Share gastroenterology on‑call responsibilities with other staff physicians.
• Serve on committees and task forces; provide quality assurance oversight of contracts related to the Gastroenterology Section of Medicine Service.

Location & Salary

Fresno, CA – 3 hours south of San Francisco and 2 hours from three national parks, including Yosemite. Salary range: $300,000–$400,000 (affiliated organization funded).

Application

Apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05779 with a curriculum vitae (CV). Cover letter, statement of research, and statement of teaching are optional.

Equal 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, or protected veteran status.

Compliance & Disclosure

As part of employment, the finalist must disclose any final administrative or judicial decision within the last seven years related to misconduct, including violations of sexual harassment or discrimination policies.

Contact

Fresno, CA