What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Medicine Physician - San Francisco position at University of California?
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The physician will be responsible for providing comprehensive primary care services to patients across the lifespan, managing acute and chronic conditions, and promoting preventative health. Specific responsibilities include:
As part of UCSF’s commitment to academic excellence, physicians will have the opportunity to teach and supervise medical students. Faculty involvement in quality improvement, clinical research, and institutional initiatives is encouraged and supported.
Reporting Structure
This position reports to:
Family Medicine Physician – China Basin, CA (San Francisco Bay Area)
UCSF Primary Care – Department of Family and Community Medicine
The Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking a full-time Family Medicine Physician to join our Primary Care team in China Basin – San Francisco, CA. This position offers the opportunity to practice high-quality, patient-centered care within one of the nation's premier academic health systems, while also contributing to UCSF’s longstanding mission of excellence in education, clinical innovation, and community service.
Position Highlights
- Full-time compensation (40 hours/week) with 32 hours of direct clinical care
- $319,000 total compensation in year one , with additional productivity-based incentives once fully paneled
- Dedicated 1:1 Medical Assistant support
- Team-based care model including RNs, clinical pharmacists (PharmD), social workers, behavioral health, and more
- Protected administrative time (20%) to support clinical documentation, inbox management, care coordination, and team collaboration
- Opportunities for teaching students in clinic
- Supportive, structured ramp-up period prior to implementation of additional productivity opportunities
The physician will be responsible for providing comprehensive primary care services to patients across the lifespan, managing acute and chronic conditions, and promoting preventative health. Specific responsibilities include:
- Delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care within an integrated team setti
- Participating in population health strategies, quality improvement initiatives, and panel management
- Collaborating with specialists and other providers to ensure coordinated care
- Managing transitions of care, including post-hospitalization and post-emergency follow-up
- Participating in the after-hours phone call pool (on a rotating basis)
- Completing documentation and medical records in a timely and accurate manner using the Epic/MyChart electronic health record system
- 100% FTE includes eight (8) half-day clinical sessions per week
- Two (2) additional half-day sessions per week allocated for administrative responsibilities and team engagement
- Flexible scheduling options (7 or 8 clinical sessions)
As part of UCSF’s commitment to academic excellence, physicians will have the opportunity to teach and supervise medical students. Faculty involvement in quality improvement, clinical research, and institutional initiatives is encouraged and supported.
Reporting Structure
This position reports to:
- Medical Director, UCSF Primary Care Practice
- Chair, Department of Family and Community Medicine
- Variety All Around You
- Cutting-Edge Medicine
- Great Work-Life Balance
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values clinical excellence, professional growth, and community impact.
- Eligible individuals should have completed an accredited family medicine residency program, be board certified or eligible in Family Medicine, and possess a valid California medical license to practice medicine in the State of California.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to document encounters accurately and in a timely manner.
- An interest and commitment to teaching and previous practice experience is desirable.
- Preference for those speaking two or more languages.
- Demonstrated competence in the following areas: clinical practice, communication, clinical case management, problem identification and resolution, leadership and teaching
- California Medical License
- Board Certified/Eligible in Family Medicine
Salary : $319,000