Staff Physician - Per Diem
About The Position
The UCSF Division of Hospital Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) is seeking highly skilled hospital medicine physicians to join our team as Medical Staff Physicians. This role is designed for exceptional clinicians who thrive in an academic safety-net hospital environment, providing direct inpatient care at San Francisco's only public hospital and Level 1 trauma center. Hospital Medicine Physicians in this role focus entirely on direct patient care, working across a range of hospital medicine service lines to manage a medically complex, socially diverse patient population. Physicians will practice in a setting that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and continuous professional development, while benefiting from the resources and collaborative environment of UCSF and ZSFG. This position is ideal for physicians who want to practice in an academic medical center without the formal obligations of teaching or research. It offers meaningful, high-impact work, schedule flexibility and access to mentorship, faculty development, and a supportive team culture. Why UCSF at ZSFG? High-Impact Clinical Medicine - Care for a wide spectrum of medical conditions in one of the country's leading safety-net hospitals, where clinical expertise and adaptability are essential. Academic Environment - Be part of UCSF's renowned Division of Hospital Medicine, with access to grand rounds, faculty development programs, and a community of experts in hospital-based care. Opportunities for Professional Growth - Engage in mentorship, leadership training, and faculty development resources that support career advancement within UCSF and beyond. Mission-Driven Work - Provide high-quality care for historically underserved patients, ensuring access to exceptional medical treatment regardless of socioeconomic status. A Collaborative and Supportive Team - Work alongside a collegial group of UCSF faculty and hospital medicine physicians committed to clinical excellence and improving patient care at ZSFG. Schedule Flexibility with Purpose - Participate in high-impact clinical work with shift-based scheduling that supports work-life balance and accommodates a variety of professional and personal commitments. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (https://tcs.ucop.edu/non-academic-titles) Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role. For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html
Requirements
- Board-certified or board-eligible internal medicine physicians with a strong foundation in hospital-based clinical care
- Physicians who are energized by meaningful, mission-driven work, caring for patients with complex medical and social needs in a dynamic hospital setting
- Clinicians who are excited to practice in an academic hospital setting, leveraging opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and faculty development
- Hospital medicine physicians who are passionate about serving a diverse, safety-net patient population and contributing to the mission of ZSFG and UCSF
- Background in internal medicine, family medicine, or another relevant specialty
- Deep commitment to serving vulnerable populations in a safety-net setting
- Strong teamwork, clinical judgment, and communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in English and Spanish or Cantonese (native-level fluency)
- Experience working with underserved populations and navigating complex care environments
- Ability to thrive in dynamic hospital settings and work collaboratively
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
