Family Medicine Urgent Care Physician - San Francisco
Job Summary Overall responsibilities
The UCSF Urgent Care Physician will provide direct patient care to patients of all ages in the newly remodeled UCSF acute care clinic on Parnassus, and the newly constructed Bayfront Urgent Care, which opened in August 2024. 36 hours of direct patient care per week is expected in a full-time appointment at one or a combination of the two urgent care sites, and will include some evenings, weekends and holidays. Although the majority of patient encounters will be in-person, competency with video tele-health encounters is required. All shifts, including weekends, evenings and holidays, will be equitably divided among the Urgent Care clinicians.
In addition to providing direct clinical care, the Urgent Care Physician may provide input regarding protocols for efficient patient triage, and clinic flow at both locations. The Urgent Care Physician will supervise the clinical care of advanced practice providers (Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants) and provide consultation when needed. They will work collegially with clinic nurses and administrative staff at both locations.
UCSF may increase the number urgent care clinics on campus, and the UCSF Urgent Care Physician is expected to participate in the implementation of the expanded services.
Specific Responsibilities:
1) The Urgent Care Clinician will spend most of their time providing acute clinical care to UCSF patients.
2) Precept and mentor Advanced Practice Providers who work in the urgent care clinics.
3) Actively participate in the implementation of the UCSF Lean Healthcare system.
4) Provide bedside teaching for housestaff and medical students when needed.
5) Be available to provide cross-coverage for Urgent Care clinical shifts due to illness, conferences, and vacations.
6) Review and respond to quality concerns raised by patient relations and risk management.
7) Review lab and radiology results generated in the clinic, and partner with nursing and Care Coordinators to provide appropriate follow up.
8) Participate in True North and clinic huddle rounds.
9) Complete documentation in a timely way in accordance with UCSF policy.
10) Complete all required onboarding training within 30 days of start date.
Compensation fulltime = $300,000
Top 3 Reasons to Love Working in a UCSF Urgent Care clinic
- Variety All Around You - Adjacent neighborhoods to Urgent Care at Bayfront (Mission Bay, SoMa, Dogpatch) have a mix of young professionals, families, and underserved populations. Help shape modern, community-focused care models in one of SF's most rapidly evolving areas.
- Cutting-Edge Medicine - access to research, specialists, and collaborative care opportunities.
- Great Work-Life Balance - Enjoy waterfront parks, walkable streets, and easy commutes via Caltrain, Muni, or bike. See the Giants baseball 10-minute walk away from Bayfront or the Golden State Warriors nearby in the neighborhood. At Screening and Acute Care in San Francisco on Parnassus, you can work on a hill overlooking all of this beautiful city. Shifts are 12-hours and flexible to complete a 36-hour workweek.
Department Description The Department's Mission is to improve health through excellence and innovation in patient care, education, research, advocacy, and community empowerment. We are dedicated to building a just and equitable society, recognizing that health and illness are shaped by the contexts of people's lives. To accomplish our mission, we: * Provide comprehensive care built on trusting and healing relationships with individuals, families, and communities. * Educate learners in the principles and practice of family and community medicine, emphasizing the interconnectedness of people and systems. * Advance and apply knowledge in patient care, population health, community engagement, and public policy. * Promote a culture of inclusion, mutual support, and meaningful work. Required Qualifications Qualifications:
- Required qualifications:
- MD or DO degree and completion of an accredited family medicine (internal medicine/pediatrics, or emergency medicine residency programs considered)
- Valid DEA license
- Board certification in Family Medicine, (Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, or Emergency Medicine considered)
- Valid medical license in the State of California
- Desired skills and attributes
- Ability to lead and execute; strong problem solving, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships with patients, clinical staff, managers, and senior organizational leaders.
- Ability to lead by example and build consensus in settings of complex organizational matrices and lines of authority; excellent facilitation, consensus-building, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to role model excellence in delivery of acute care services
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, organizational, analytical and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated skill in ambulatory urgent care and provision of care to diverse populations.
- Proficiency in acute care procedures such as:
- I & D of abscesses
- laceration repair
- splinting
- genitourinary exams
- wound care
- burn treatment
- Point of care ultrasound
- Large joint aspiration and injection
- A willingness to become proficient in other ambulatory acute care procedures if the clinic scope of service expands.
- Skill in following UCSF Infection Control practices including donning and doffing of PPE, specimen handling, and hand washing.
- Committed to patient-centric equitable medical care.
Preferred Qualifications
- Desired skills and attributes
- Ability to lead and execute; strong problem solving, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships with patients, clinical staff, managers, and senior organizational leaders.
- Ability to lead by example and build consensus in settings of complex organizational matrices and lines of authority; excellent facilitation, consensus-building, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to role model excellence in delivery of acute care services
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, organizational, analytical and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated skill in ambulatory urgent care and provision of care to diverse populations.
- Proficiency in acute care procedures such as:
- I & D of abscesses
- laceration repair
- splinting
- genitourinary exams
- wound care
- burn treatment
- Point of care ultrasound
- Large joint aspiration and injection
- A willingness to become proficient in other ambulatory acute care procedures if the clinic scope of service expands.
- Skill in following UCSF Infection Control practices including donning and doffing of PPE, specimen handling, and hand washing.
- Committed to patient-centric equitable medical care.
License/Certification
- California Medical License
- Board Certified/Eligible in Family Medicine or Med/Peds
About UCSF The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Job Code and Payroll Title 000770 ASC PHYSCN DIPLOMATE Bargaining Unit 99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit) Location San Francisco, CA Shift Days, Evenings, Rotating, Weekends, Variable Additional Shift Details Full shifts are 12 hours (8 am to 8 pm) - shorter shifts can be arranged if there is coverage for that; clinics open weekdays, weekends and holidays |
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Dec 02, 2025