Medical Director of Palliative Care Service at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
Company: University of California - San Francisco
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: November 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Application Window
Open date: October 30, 2024
Next review date: Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific
Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the
committee.
Final date: Thursday, Apr 30, 2026 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
Medical Director of Palliative Care Service at Zuckerberg San
Francisco General Hospital
The University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) Department of
Medicine is recruiting a physician leader for the position of
Director of the Palliative Care Service (PCS) in the Division of
Hospital Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital
(ZSFG). ZSFG is a premier safety-net hospital and trauma center run
in partnership with the city of San Francisco and UCSF since 1873.
ZSFG is one of the leading clinical sites for the UCSF School of
Medicine, which includes a robust fellowship program in Hospice and
Palliative Medicine.
We seek a physician leader who will be responsible for the
strategic, clinical, and administrative oversight of the palliative
care service (PCS) and is passionate about providing high-quality
palliative care to patients who are vulnerable and marginalized.
This faculty position is eligible for appointment at the Assistant,
Associate, or Full Professor level, commensurate with experience
and qualifications. The PCS is part of the Division of Hospital
Medicine, which receives funding from the UCSF Department of
Medicine at ZSFG and is supported by ZSFG health system leadership.
Specific responsibilities for the position will include:
* Developing and implementing strategic plans for the growth and
improvement of the ZSFG Palliative Care Service.
* Medical directorship of the inpatient and outpatient palliative
care services at ZSFG, including faculty and staff clinical
supervision.
* Manage the palliative care service budget in partnership with the
division manager.
* Attending on the inpatient palliative care consult service,
including teaching and supervision of rotating fellows and other
trainees.
* Teaching UCSF trainees rotating on the Palliative Care Services
at ZSFG
* If desired, there will also be opportunities to attend in the
outpatient palliative care clinic.
This role involves overseeing the interprofessional team in
providing expert symptom management, advance care planning,
connection with community resources, and psychosocial and spiritual
support to improve the quality of life for patients with serious
illnesses and their families. The director will have a UCSF faculty
appointment, teaching opportunities, and protected time for
academic activities such as quality improvement and educational
innovation. The ZSFG Palliative Care Service has strong connections
to our counterparts in the Division of Palliative Medicine at UCSF
Health and the Hospice and Palliative Care service at the San
Francisco Veterans Affairs Health System.
Required qualifications:
* Board-certified or board-eligible in Hospice and Palliative
Medicine
* Outstanding clinical, teaching, and organizational skills
Desired qualifications:
* Experience working in the safety net/with underserved
communities
* Administrative leadership experience
* At least two years' work experience as an attending physician in
Palliative Care
Our division highly values leaders who will contribute to the
diversity of the ZSFG physician workforce and whose background and
experience align with our mission of providing high-quality care
for the diverse patient population ZSFG serves. We encourage
applicants who may not have all the desired qualifications to
apply. Positions include a faculty appointment at the University of
California San Francisco, a flexible schedule, and a competitive
benefits package.
Please apply for this position online at
https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05313. Applicants' materials must
list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. For
questions, please contact Dr. Justin Vang-Moore
(justin.vang-moore@ucsf.edu), Division Manager for Hospital
Medicine at ZSFG.
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 $127,000-$333,700. This position includes
membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides
for eligibility for additional compensation.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
Reference requirements
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.
UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching,
research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to
our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of
California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
Job location
San Francisco, CA
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