Family Medicine Physician San Mateo, 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 San Mateo, 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

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
• Chair, Department of Family and Community Medicine

Top 3 Reasons To Love China Basin

1. 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.

1. Cutting-Edge Medicine

Work near UCSF Mission Bay, with access to research, specialists, and collaborative care opportunities.

1. 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 Name :

FCM-FamMed-Core-Programs

Department Description :

The Department s Mission is to improve health through excellence and innovation in patient care, education, research, advocacy, and community empowerment. We are dedicated to building a just and equitable society, recognizing that health and illness are shaped by the contexts of people's lives. To accomplish our mission, we: • Provide comprehensive care built on trusting and healing relationships with individuals, families, and communities. • Educate learners in the principles and practice of family and community medicine, emphasizing the interconnectedness of people and systems. • Advance and apply knowledge in patient care, population health, community engagement, and public policy. • Promote a culture of inclusion, mutual support, and meaningful work.

Required Qualifications :

• 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.

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

License / Certification :

Yes

License/Certification :

• California Medical License
• Board Certified/Eligible in Family Medicine