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UCSF Fresno & VACCHCS - Cardiology Faculty Position

Most recent review date: Saturday, Sep 21, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date: Sunday, Feb 22, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

UCSF Fresno & VACCHCS - Cardiology Faculty Position

The Department of Veterans Affairs Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS), Fresno, CA, affiliated with the University of California- San Francisco Fresno Medical Education Program, is recruiting for a full-time board certified or board eligible cardiologist under the VACCHCS Cardiology Section, Medicine Service.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be eligible for appointment at the VACCHCS. The VACCHCS's basic qualification standards may be found at: VACCHCS Qualification Standards
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in the U.S.
• Candidate must have completed a residency in internal medicine and fellowship in cardiology. The physician must be board certified in internal medicine and board certified or board eligible in cardiovascular disease.
• Applicant must have a Medical Degree (MD, DO or equivalent).

Job Description:

• The cardiologist provider is primarily responsible for ensuring high quality, patient-centric care for those enduring life-limiting illness, including facilitating goals of care conversations, resources, and pain and symptom management.
• The ideal candidate will primarily perform non-invasive cardiology work, but should also have an interest in invasive cardiology procedures such as transesophageal echocardiograms, diagnostic left heart catheterizations, and/or right heart catheterizations.
• We would also consider more specialized cardiologists with training in advanced imaging, heart failure, or cardiac interventions.
• This provider will function as an important member of the UCSF Fresno residency and fellowship programs, supervising medical students, residents, and fellows on a weekly basis. This includes providing inpatient and outpatient consultations comprising fellow physicians, social workers, chaplains, nurses, and decedent affairs staff. It is essential to have the appropriate knowledge base and skill set to efficiently manage pre- and post-operative patients, medical and surgical emergencies, and both inpatient and outpatient services.
• If selected, the provider should agree to meet all of the VACCHCS Medicine Service & UCSF Fresno Faculty requirements/expectations. Faculty appointment with UCSF will be commensurate with the applicant's background and accomplishments.

About the Veterans Affairs Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS)

• VACCHCS is part of VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN21), which comprises seven total facilities across northern/central California, Nevada, and Hawaii.
• VACCHCS is a 114-bed acute care, general medical and surgical center with state of the art primary, secondary, and tertiary care in major diagnostic and treatment specializations.
• VACCHCS has 40,000 Veterans currently enrolled for health care eligibility and serves more than 28,000 Veterans in six counties in California's San Joaquin Valley: Tulare, Kings, Fresno, Madera, Merced, and Mariposa.
• A 60-bed Community Living Center (CLC) is located on campus and provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation care.

Fresno Community Information

• Fresno is in the center of the San Joaquin Valley, the southern portion of California's Central Valley, with a census-estimated population of 520,000.
• Fresno is known for its outdoor adventures, including hiking, skiing, and whitewater rafting, as well as its proximity to major national parks.
• Fresno boasts a rich agricultural landscape and is part of the #1 agricultural region in the U.S.
• Fresno's low cost of living combined with a competitive salary/benefits package makes it an ideal place to work and raise a family.

Salary Estimate: VACCHCS provided a reasonable salary estimate for this position: $300,000-$350,000.

Please apply online at: UCSF Application Portal with a cover letter, CV, and statement of contributions to diversity. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.

Application Requirements:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g., board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Statement of Contributions to Diversity
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

About UC San Francisco:

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job location: Fresno, CA