Academic Palliative Medicine Faculty
UCSF Division of Hospital Medicine, Palliative Care Service
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG)
The UCSF Division of Hospital Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG) is recruiting compassionate and skilled palliative care physicians to join our Palliative Care Service (inpatient consultation service) as academic faculty. We seek clinically excellent mission-driven physicians at all levels of experience who thrive in an academic safety-net environment and are eager to contribute to scholarship, teaching, and health system improvement while delivering outstanding and equitable care to a seriously ill and safety-net patient population.
Physicians in this role will provide primarily direct inpatient palliative care consultation at San Francisco's only public hospital and Level 1 trauma center. Our interdisciplinary team helps patients, families, and care teams navigate serious illness with clarity, empathy, and respect, ensuring that medical care aligns with patients' values, goals, and needs.
In addition to their primary responsibilities, interested faculty may have opportunities to:
* Explore participation in outpatient palliative care delivery at ZSFG and/or UCSF Health, depending on program needs and mutual interest
* Provide direct patient care in hospital medicine at ZSFG
* Serve as an attending physician on the UCSF internal medicine resident teaching inpatient service
Why UCSF at ZSFG?
* Clinical Excellence in an Academic Setting - Join mission-driven faculty where outstanding clinical skills are the foundation of effective teaching, mentorship, and scholarship.
* High-Impact Clinical Medicine - Provide expert consultation on symptom management, serious illness communication, and complex decision-making for patient populations from a range of backgrounds and communities.
* Interdisciplinary Collaboration - Work alongside experienced palliative care social workers, chaplains, and nurses in a team-based model that centers whole-person care.
* Academic Environment - Join UCSF's Division of Hospital Medicine at ZSFG, with access to grand rounds, faculty development, and a community of clinicians committed to excellence in safety-net care.
* Mentorship & Career Growth - Faculty benefit from structured mentorship, access to UCSF's world-class academic resources, and opportunities to develop expertise in quality improvement, data-driven operations, and education.
* Mission-Driven Values - Serve patients with complex medical and social needs in a public hospital where equitable access to high-quality care is a core commitment.
Who We Are Looking For
Requirements
* Clinically outstanding board-certified or board-eligible in Hospice and Palliative Medicine who thrive in an academic hospital environment
* Deep commitment to delivering exceptional care in a safety-net setting
* Demonstrated excellence in inpatient palliative care and serious illness communication
* Passion for teaching, mentorship, and the pursuit of scholarship that advances the field of palliative medicine
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams
* Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care while advancing UCSF's mission of improving health worldwide through outstanding clinical practice, education, and scholarly contributions in palliative medicine.
* Commitment to continuous professional development and evidence-based practice
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications (optional):
* Bilingual in English and Spanish or Cantonese (native-level fluency)
* Track record of excellence in clinical care, medical education, or systems-based scholarship
* Strong communication skills, including empathy, humility, and respect for differing viewpoints
* Experience working with underserved populations and navigating complex care environments
* Ability to thrive in dynamic hospital settings and work collaboratively
* Interest or experience in improving systems of care through quality, safety, education, research, innovation, or operational leadership
Application Process
Please submit applications via AP Recruit at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05884. Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. To receive full consideration, please submit all materials prior to the initial review date. However, this position will remain open until filled.
For inquiries, contact:
* Dr. Hedieh Matinrad (Hedieh.Matinrad@ucsf.edu), Interim Director, Palliative Care Service at ZSFG
* Please see our website, https://zsfghospitalmedicine.ucsf.edu/palliative for more information
Application Requirements
Document Requirements
* Curriculum Vitae: CV should clearly indicate current and/or pending qualifications (e.g., board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.) and any relevant academic appointments
* Cover Letter
* Statement of Teaching (optional)
* Statement of Research (optional)
Reference Requirements
* 3-5 references (please provide letters and/or contact information)
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 $114,100-$344,400. 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 $81,500-$246,000.
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
University of California - San Francisco
Dec 11, 2025