Emergency Department Staff Physician

Position Description SFVAMC/UCSF Emergency Department Staff Physician The San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS) is seeking applicants for Emergency Department Staff Physician positions (either Emergency Medicine or Internal Medicine trained). The SFVAHCS is a major teaching site for the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), and all department of medicine physicians enjoy a joint appointment at UCSF. The SFVAHCS serves approximately 90,000 Veterans through the SFVAMC and nine community-based outpatient clinics. The SFVAMC is a tertiary academic medical center with around 5,000 admissions per year, offering a full complement of specialty care services including interventional cardiology and gastroenterology, advanced oncology care, and advanced surgical care including orthopedics and neurosurgery. The Emergency Medicine (EM) section exists within the SFVAHCS Medical Service (Department of Medicine) and maintains an academic affiliation with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). The SFVAHCS EM section comprises of approximately 12 staff physicians and 2 advanced practice providers who deliver urgent and emergent clinical care for SFVAHCS. EM faculty also are engaged in research and education for UCSF students, internal medicine residents, podiatry residents, psychiatry residents, dental residents, and emergency medicine residents. Successful candidates will be excellent clinicians with a passion for acute care medicine, strong interpersonal and communication skills, an interest in working with and educating UCSF trainees, and committed to providing exceptional care for our Veterans. Responsibilities Work variable shift assignments depending on ED need (may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays - both on and off-tour assignments). Be a 100% (8/8ths) of a Permanent Full-Time Equivalent (FTE). Work with and teach UCSF residents in the evaluation of patients presenting to the ED for acute care evaluations. Supervise Nurse Practitioners when present in the Emergency Department. Adhere to hospital bylaws and policies, including timely charting, prompt co-signing of notes, and completion of required licensing, training modules, and credentialing. Triage all transfer requests to the Emergency Department. Admit patients to either specialty or medicine inpatient services. Qualifications MD, DO, or equivalent degree and board certified/eligible in Internal Medicine or Emergency Medicine. Valid U.S. medical license. Eligibility for appointment at the VA. Ability to work variable shifts including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Strong clinical acumen in acute care medicine and ability to teach and mentor trainees. Funding Information This position may be funded exclusively or partially by the SFVAHCS. Salary information can be found on the Veterans Affairs website. The minimum base salary range for this position is $290,000–$350,000. Application Requirements Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g., board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.). Cover Letter. Statement of Research (Optional). Statement of Teaching (Optional). 3–5 references (contact information only). The VA's basic qualification standards may be found here. Equal Opportunity Statement The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community. Conditions of Employment As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. Misconduct means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination. Job Location San Francisco, CA Contact Information View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr American Academy of Family Physicians