Gastroenterology/Hepatology Clinician

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and the San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS) invite applications for an academic Gastroenterology Clinician at the San Francisco VA. The successful candidate will participate in clinical and teaching activities in outpatient clinics and inpatient wards.

The role includes care in general gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy at SFVAMC and community clinics, with opportunities for research, quality improvement, medical education, and

Qualifications

• MD, medical license, and board-certification in Internal Medicine.
• Board-certified/eligible in Gastroenterology.
• Experience in gastroenterology, hepatology, and endoscopy.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in outpatient clinics and inpatient wards.
• Engage in academic activities including research, education, and quality improvement.
• Participate in endoscopy services and program development.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Teaching

Research

Education

MD

Job description

Position Description

Gastroenterology/Hepatology Clinician

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS) are seeking applications for academic positions in the Gastroenterology Section at the San Francisco VA. We are in search of an outstanding clinician who will participate in clinical and teaching activities in our outpatient clinics and inpatient wards.

The San Francisco VA Health Care System provides health services to Veterans through the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) and seven community-based outpatient clinics. The gastroenterologist will devote their effort to patient care in general gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy at the SFVAMC and community-based clinics, as well as academic work in research, quality improvement, medical education, program development or another academic area. Applicants will have demonstrated clinical excellence along with aptitude for scholarship in clinical and educational endeavors aligned with the missions of the Division, UCSF, and the SFVAHCS.

Highlights Of This Role Include

• A supportive and truly interdisciplinary team where each member is an equal contributor
• Dedicated and gifted faculty and staff and outstanding trainees at all levels (medical students, residents, and fellows)
• Academic environment with commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and research
• Institutional culture that is highly receptive and friendly to patient care
• Patient population from a range of backgrounds and communities
• Commitment to faculty career development

This individual will receive an academic appointment at UCSF in either the HS Clinical, Clinical X, In Residence or Adjunct series, at a rank (Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) commensurate with their experience. They will report directly to the Chief of Gastroenterology at SFVAHCS. Applicants will have an MD, a current medical license, and board-certification in Internal Medicine. They must also be board-certified/eligible in Gastroenterology.

Please submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and contact information for three references. Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The online application can be found here: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05715.

For positions exclusively/ partially funded by the affiliate organization: This position may be funded exclusively/partially by the SFVAHCS. See Veterans Affairs website for salary information: https://www.va.gov/OHRM/Pay/.

Applicants must also be eligible for appointment at the VA. The VA’s basic qualification standards are here: http://www.vacareers.va.gov/application-process/navigating/before-you-apply.asp.

If you have any questions, please contact [e-mail].

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)

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 Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM - 035: Affi­rmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment

San Francisco, CA