Medical Director of Palliative Care Service at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital

Company: University of California - San Francisco
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 7, 2026

Job Description:

Application Window Open date: July 11, 2025 Most recent review date: Monday, Aug 11, 2025 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: Monday, Jan 11, 2027 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 description Medical Director of Palliative Care Service at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital The University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Medicine is recruiting a physician leader for the position of Director of the Palliative Care Service (PCS) in the Division of Hospital Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG). ZSFG is a premier safety-net hospital and trauma center run in partnership with the city of San Francisco and UCSF since 1873. ZSFG is one of the leading clinical sites for the UCSF School of Medicine, which includes a robust fellowship program in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. We seek a physician leader who will be responsible for the strategic, clinical, and administrative oversight of the palliative care service (PCS) and is passionate about providing high-quality palliative care to patients who are vulnerable and marginalized. This faculty position is eligible for appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The PCS is part of the Division of Hospital Medicine, which receives funding from the UCSF Department of Medicine at ZSFG and is supported by ZSFG health system leadership. Specific responsibilities for the position will include: * Developing and implementing strategic plans for the growth and improvement of the ZSFG Palliative Care Service. * Medical directorship of the inpatient and outpatient palliative care services at ZSFG, including faculty and staff clinical supervision. * Manage the palliative care service budget in partnership with the division manager. * Attending on the inpatient palliative care consult service, including teaching and supervision of rotating fellows and other trainees. * Teaching UCSF trainees rotating on the Palliative Care Services at ZSFG * If desired, there will also be opportunities to attend in the outpatient palliative care clinic. This role involves overseeing the interprofessional team in providing expert symptom management, advance care planning, connection with community resources, and psychosocial and spiritual support to improve the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses and their families. The director will have a UCSF faculty appointment, teaching opportunities, and protected time for academic activities such as quality improvement and educational innovation. The ZSFG Palliative Care Service has strong connections to our counterparts in the Division of Palliative Medicine at UCSF Health and the Hospice and Palliative Care service at the San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health System. Required qualifications: * Board-certified or board-eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine * Outstanding clinical, teaching, and organizational skills Desired qualifications: * Experience working in the safety net/with underserved communities * Administrative leadership experience * At least two years' work experience as an attending physician in Palliative Care Our division highly values leaders who will bring a range of perspectives and experiences to the ZSFG physician workforce and whose background and experience align with our mission of providing high-quality care for the broad patient population ZSFG serves. We encourage applicants who may not have all the desired qualifications to apply. Positions include a faculty appointment at the University of California San Francisco, a flexible schedule, and a competitive benefits package. Please apply for this position online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05655. Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. For questions, please contact Dr. Justin Vang-Moore (justin.vang-moore@ucsf.edu), Division Manager for Hospital Medicine at ZSFG. For positions that are 51% effort or more: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $127,000-$333,700. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. For positions that are 50% effort or less: See Table 2 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $90,700-$238,300. Application Requirements Document 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) Reference requirements * 3-5 required (contact information only) 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. 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. 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, as defined by the employer. * UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy * UC Anti-Discrimination Policy * APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment Job location San Francisco, CA

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