University of California , San Francisco
UCSF Fresno & VACCHCS - Gastroenterologist
University of California , San Francisco, Fresno, California, United States, 93650
Application Window
Open date:
June 21, 2024
Most recent review date:
Sunday, Jul 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, Dec 21, 2025 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.
Position descriptionUCSF FRESNO & VA CENTRAL CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (VACCHCS) MEDICINE SERVICE/DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
PHYSICIAN- GastroenterologistVA Central California Health Care System, Fresno, CA, affiliated with University of California, San Francisco Medical Residency Program, leader in health care quality is recruiting for a full-time faculty member in Gastroenterology, to join a growing GI Division with an accredited GI fellowship. The GI physician reports to the GI Section Chief of Medicine Service.Required Qualifications:Medical Degree (MD, DO or equivalent)Completed a residency in Internal MedicineCompleted a fellowship in GastroenterologyBoard certified or eligible in GastroenterologyEligible to obtain a US medical licensePossess basic endoscopic skills, including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and have a background and interest in clinical research.Applicants must also be eligible for appointment at the VA. The VA's basic qualification standards may be found at https://www.vacareers.va.gov/ApplicationProcess/NavigatingHiringProcess
The Gastroenterologist (GI) physician is responsible in providing comprehensive medical and selected specialty services for outpatients, inpatients, and nursing home patients. The physician will provide patient care to veterans in the areas of Gastroenterology in the form of consultative care. The Gastroenterologist will diagnose, treat, and manage patients with gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary diseases according to standard, usual, and acceptable methods and techniques. Provide services such as inpatient and outpatient consultation services related to GI and liver disease. Physician is responsible for overseeing the administration of conscious sedation. The Physician performs GI procedures including but not limited to EGD (gastroscopy), stricture dilation, EGD with Peg, colonoscopies, push enteroscopy, capsule endoscopy, GI manometry, Bravo study, Hydrogen breath test, advance imaging studies like NBI and chromoendoscopy, other advanced procedure such as EMR.The physician is required to actively participate and lead in research and education/training activities. The physician must meet requirements for academic appointment with UCSF (University of California, San Francisco) Fresno Medical Education Program. The incumbent will be involved in the education and training of residents, fellows, medical students, and non-physician clinical trainees, participating in grand rounds, and lectures. Administrative, direct patient care, teaching, and research are all integrated into the activities and decision processes of the staff Gastroenterologist.The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Works closely with all healthcare professionals throughout the VACCHCS, and provides consultations to other services.Performs chart reviews and coordinate with Hospitalists regarding patient care issues.Responsible to document patient care data in electronic medical records (CPRS) such as history and physical exams; daily progress notes for inpatients; encounters for outpatients; consult notes; discharge summaries and instructions; transfer summaries; and, enter new and renewal prescriptions.Participates in quality assurance programs and chart reviews. Complies with all quality performance measures and improvement programs. The physician will be subject to professional performance, including clinical and technical skills, as well as VACCHCS performance improvement monitoring activities (e.g. Ongoing Professional Evaluations (OPPE), Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE), etc.).Gastroenterology on-call responsibilities will be shared with the other staff Gastroenterologists.Participates in committees and task forces.Participates in providing Quality Assurance oversight of contracts under the cognizance of the Gastroenterology Section of Medicine Service. This includes locum tenens physicians and VA patients sent to the contracted local community facilities.
Fresno is located 3 hours south of San Francisco and just 2 hours from 3 national parks, including Yosemite, and all year recreation.For positions exclusively funded by the affiliate organization:
VACCHCS provided a reasonable salary estimate for this position $300,000-$400,000Please apply online at: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05133 with CV and statement of contributions to diversity. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet the qualifications at the time of appointment.Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement
Cover Letter (Optional)
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, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.Job locationFresno, CA
Open date:
June 21, 2024
Most recent review date:
Sunday, Jul 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, Dec 21, 2025 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.
Position descriptionUCSF FRESNO & VA CENTRAL CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (VACCHCS) MEDICINE SERVICE/DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
PHYSICIAN- GastroenterologistVA Central California Health Care System, Fresno, CA, affiliated with University of California, San Francisco Medical Residency Program, leader in health care quality is recruiting for a full-time faculty member in Gastroenterology, to join a growing GI Division with an accredited GI fellowship. The GI physician reports to the GI Section Chief of Medicine Service.Required Qualifications:Medical Degree (MD, DO or equivalent)Completed a residency in Internal MedicineCompleted a fellowship in GastroenterologyBoard certified or eligible in GastroenterologyEligible to obtain a US medical licensePossess basic endoscopic skills, including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, and have a background and interest in clinical research.Applicants must also be eligible for appointment at the VA. The VA's basic qualification standards may be found at https://www.vacareers.va.gov/ApplicationProcess/NavigatingHiringProcess
The Gastroenterologist (GI) physician is responsible in providing comprehensive medical and selected specialty services for outpatients, inpatients, and nursing home patients. The physician will provide patient care to veterans in the areas of Gastroenterology in the form of consultative care. The Gastroenterologist will diagnose, treat, and manage patients with gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary diseases according to standard, usual, and acceptable methods and techniques. Provide services such as inpatient and outpatient consultation services related to GI and liver disease. Physician is responsible for overseeing the administration of conscious sedation. The Physician performs GI procedures including but not limited to EGD (gastroscopy), stricture dilation, EGD with Peg, colonoscopies, push enteroscopy, capsule endoscopy, GI manometry, Bravo study, Hydrogen breath test, advance imaging studies like NBI and chromoendoscopy, other advanced procedure such as EMR.The physician is required to actively participate and lead in research and education/training activities. The physician must meet requirements for academic appointment with UCSF (University of California, San Francisco) Fresno Medical Education Program. The incumbent will be involved in the education and training of residents, fellows, medical students, and non-physician clinical trainees, participating in grand rounds, and lectures. Administrative, direct patient care, teaching, and research are all integrated into the activities and decision processes of the staff Gastroenterologist.The major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Works closely with all healthcare professionals throughout the VACCHCS, and provides consultations to other services.Performs chart reviews and coordinate with Hospitalists regarding patient care issues.Responsible to document patient care data in electronic medical records (CPRS) such as history and physical exams; daily progress notes for inpatients; encounters for outpatients; consult notes; discharge summaries and instructions; transfer summaries; and, enter new and renewal prescriptions.Participates in quality assurance programs and chart reviews. Complies with all quality performance measures and improvement programs. The physician will be subject to professional performance, including clinical and technical skills, as well as VACCHCS performance improvement monitoring activities (e.g. Ongoing Professional Evaluations (OPPE), Focused Professional Practice Evaluations (FPPE), etc.).Gastroenterology on-call responsibilities will be shared with the other staff Gastroenterologists.Participates in committees and task forces.Participates in providing Quality Assurance oversight of contracts under the cognizance of the Gastroenterology Section of Medicine Service. This includes locum tenens physicians and VA patients sent to the contracted local community facilities.
Fresno is located 3 hours south of San Francisco and just 2 hours from 3 national parks, including Yosemite, and all year recreation.For positions exclusively funded by the affiliate organization:
VACCHCS provided a reasonable salary estimate for this position $300,000-$400,000Please apply online at: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05133 with CV and statement of contributions to diversity. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet the qualifications at the time of appointment.Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement
Cover Letter (Optional)
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, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.Job locationFresno, CA