Internal Medicine Physician
San Francisco, CA, 94158, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Internal Medicine Physician
- Primary Care
- Patient-Centered Care
The Internal Medicine Physician at UCSF provides comprehensive primary care, managing acute and chronic conditions within a team-based model that includes various healthcare professionals. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, participation in quality improvement initiatives, and opportunities for teaching and academic involvement. Located in China Basin, CA, the position offers competitive compensation, protected administrative time, and engagement with diverse communities in a leading academic health system.
Internal Medicine Physician China Basin, CA (San Francisco Bay Area)
UCSF Primary Care Division of General Internal Medicine
The Division of General Internal Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking a full-time Internal Medicine Physician to join our Primary Care team in China Basin, 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
- $329,000 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
Clinical Responsibilities
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 setting
- 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
Work Schedule
- 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)
Academic and Institutional Engagement
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
- Chief, Division of General Internal Medicine
Top 3 Reasons To Love China Basin
- Variety All Around You
China Basin and adjacent neighborhoods (Mission Bay, SoMa, Dogpatch) have a mix of young professionals, families, and underserved populations. Help shape modern, community-focused care models in one of SF s most rapidly evolving areas.
- Cutting-Edge Medicine
Work near UCSF Mission Bay, with access to research, specialists, and collaborative care opportunities.
- Great Work-Life Balance
Enjoy waterfront parks, walkable streets, and easy commutes via Caltrain, Muni, or bike. See the Giants baseball across the street or the Golden State Warriors a 10-minute walk away.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values clinical excellence, professional growth, and community impact.
Department Description :
The Department of Medicine (DOM), the largest department in the School of Medicine (SOM), has 450 full-time faculty leading top-notch research, clinical, and education programs. The Department has a decentralized organizational structure across four sites (Parnassus, San Francisco General Hospital - SFGH, Veterans Affairs Medical Center VAMC and Mt. Zion) and approximately 60 divisions. Authority and accountability for the Department rests with the Department Chair who heads the Parnassus and Mt. Zion sites, and also directs the Vice Chairs at the SFGH and VAMC sites
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Required Qualifications
- Eligible individuals should have completed an accredited internal medicine residency program, be board certified or eligible in Internal 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.
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Preferred Qualifications :
- 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
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License / Certification :
Yes
License/Certification :
- California Medical License
- Board Certified/Eligible in Internal Medicine
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