"Family Medicine Physician - China Basin, CA (San Francisco Bay Area)"

Family Medicine Physician - China Basin, CA (San Francisco Bay Area)

UCSF Primary Care - Department of Family and Community Medicine

The Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking a full-time Family Medicine Physician to join our Primary Care team in China Basin - San Francisco, CA. This position offers the opportunity to practice high-quality, patient-centered care within one of the nation's premier academic health systems, while also contributing to UCSF's longstanding mission of excellence in education, clinical innovation, and community service.

Position Highlights

• Full-time compensation (40 hours/week) with 32 hours of direct clinical care
• $319,000 total compensation in year one, with additional productivity-based incentives once fully paneled
• Dedicated 1:1 Medical Assistant support
• Team-based care model including RNs, clinical pharmacists (PharmD), social workers, behavioral health, and more
• Protected administrative time (20%) to support clinical documentation, inbox management, care coordination, and team collaboration
• Opportunities for teaching students in clinic
• Supportive, structured ramp-up period prior to implementation of additional productivity opportunities

Clinical Responsibilities
The physician will be responsible for providing comprehensive primary care services to patients across the lifespan, managing acute and chronic conditions, and promoting preventative health. Specific responsibilities include:

• Delivering evidence-based, patient-centered care within an integrated team setti
• Participating in population health strategies, quality improvement initiatives, and panel management
• Collaborating with specialists and other providers to ensure coordinated care
• Managing transitions of care, including post-hospitalization and post-emergency follow-up
• Participating in the after-hours phone call pool (on a rotating basis)
• Completing documentation and medical records in a timely and accurate manner using the Epic/MyChart electronic health record system

Work Schedule

• 100% FTE includes eight (8) half-day clinical sessions per week
• Two (2) additional half-day sessions per week allocated for administrative responsibilities and team engagement
• Flexible scheduling options (7 or 8 clinical sessions)

Academic and Institutional Engagement
As part of UCSF's commitment to academic excellence, physicians will have the opportunity to teach and supervise medical students. Faculty involvement in quality improvement, clinical research, and institutional initiatives is encouraged and supported.

Reporting Structure
This position reports to:

• Medical Director, UCSF Primary Care Practice
• Chair, Department of Family and Community Medicine

Top 3 Reasons To Love China Basin

1. Variety All Around You
   China Basin and adjacent neighborhoods (Mission Bay, SoMa, Dogpatch) have a mix of young professionals, families, and underserved populations. Help shape modern, community-focused care models in one of San Francisco's most rapidly evolving areas.
2. Cutting-Edge Medicine
   Work near UCSF Mission Bay, with access to research, specialists, and collaborative care opportunities.
3. Great Work-Life Balance
   Enjoy waterfront parks, walkable streets, and easy commutes via Caltrain, Muni, or bike. See the Giants baseball across the street or the Golden State Warriors a 10-minute walk away.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative, mission-driven environment that values clinical excellence, professional growth, and community impact.