Palliative Care Physician – Multidisciplinary Leader

University of California, San Francisco; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 315,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco (VACCHCS Medicine Service/UCSF Fresno Department of Medicine) seeks a full-time Internal Medicine physician trained in palliative care to ensure high-quality end-of-life care and coordinate multidisciplinary services. The role includes teaching and supporting residency programs.

Criteria include board certification or eligibility, completion of internal medicine residency, MD/DO or equivalent, US medical license eligibility, and VA appointment eligibility.

Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible Internal Medicine physician trained in palliative care.
• Completed internal medicine residency.
• MD, DO or equivalent and eligible for a US medical license.
• Eligible for appointment at the VA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multidisciplinary end-of-life care across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
• Serve as consultant and resource for educational programs.
• Develop and implement measures to monitor program effectiveness.
• Assist patients and families in active participation in care management.
• Support UCSF Fresno residency and fellowship programs.

Skills

Internal Medicine

Palliative care

Board certification

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Job description

University of California, San Francisco (VACCHCS Medicine Service/UCSF Fresno Department of Medicine) seeks a full-time Internal Medicine physician trained in palliative care to ensure high-quality end-of-life care and coordinate multidisciplinary services. The role includes teaching and supporting residency programs.

Criteria include board certification or eligibility, completion of internal medicine residency, MD/DO or equivalent, US medical license eligibility, and VA appointment eligibility.