SFVAMC/UCSF ICU Nocturnist

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,500 - 333,700; Full time

Job summary

The San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) in affiliation with UCSF is seeking ICU Nocturnists to provide nightly coverage for the ICU, triage admissions, and collaborate with overnight residents. This role emphasizes inpatient medicine excellence and interdepartmental collaboration at a major teaching hospital.

Ideal candidates will be MD/DO with Internal Medicine board eligibility/certification, a valid U.S. license, and interest in Pulmonary or Critical Care training.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree and board certified/eligible in Internal Medicine
• valid U.S. medical license
• eligible for appointment at the VA
• additional training in Pulmonary or Critical Care Medicine desirable

Responsibilities

• admit patients to the ICU and provide coverage for existing ICU patients
• work with the overnight UCSF medicine residents to admit patients to the wards and assist in cross-covering medical ward patients
• serve as the code blue leader and staff rapid response team calls
• triage all transfer requests to the ICU and wards

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Job description

SFVAMC/UCSF ICU Nocturnist

The San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) is in search of candidates for ICU Nocturnist positions. The SFVAMC is a major teaching site for the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), and all department of medicine physicians enjoy a joint appointment at UCSF. Our hospital has 100 beds, with approximately 50% occupied by medical patients at any one time. Successful candidates will be excellent clinicians with a passion for inpatient medicine, strong interpersonal and communication skills, an interest in working with UCSF trainees, and committed to providing exceptional care for our Veterans.

In This Role, The ICU Nocturnist Will

• admit patients to the ICU and provide coverage for existing ICU patients
• work with the overnight UCSF medicine residents to admit patients to the wards and assist in cross-covering medical ward patients
• serve as the code blue leader and staff rapid response team calls
• triage all transfer requests to the ICU and wards

The average number of ICU admissions during the night shift is typically 2 per week, with an average ICU census of 5-7 patients. The number of ward admissions is split with the night medicine resident, and ranges from 1-2 per person per night. There are 13 shifts per month, from 7P to 7A.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree and board certified/eligible in Internal Medicine
• valid U.S. medical license
• eligible for appointment at the VA
• additional training in Pulmonary or Critical Care Medicine desirable

Candidates will become a member of the Pulmonary/Critical Care/Sleep/Allergy Medicine section at SFVA.

Compensation

For positions that are 50% effort or more, 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 $110,500-$333,700. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

For positions that are 49% effort or less, the salary range is $78,900-$238,300.

Where applicable, the position may be funded exclusively/partially by the SFVAHCS. See Veterans Affairs website for salary information: https://www.va.gov/OHRM/Pay/2023/PhysicianDentist/PayTables_20230730.pdf.

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – 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 references (contact information only)

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 its values.

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.

San Francisco, CA