"Gastroenterology/Hepatology Clinician"

Gastroenterology/Hepatology Clinician

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and San Francisco VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS) are seeking applications for academic positions in the Gastroenterology Section at the San Francisco VA. We are in search of an outstanding clinician who will participate in clinical and teaching activities in our outpatient clinics and inpatient wards.

The San Francisco VA Health Care System provides health services to Veterans through the San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) and seven community-based outpatient clinics. The gastroenterologist will devote their effort to patient care in general gastroenterology, hepatology and endoscopy at the SFVAMC and community-based clinics, as well as academic work in research, quality improvement, medical education, program development or another academic area. Applicants will have demonstrated clinical excellence along with aptitude for scholarship in clinical and educational endeavors aligned with the missions of the Division, UCSF, and the SFVAHCS.

Highlights of this role include:

* A supportive and truly interdisciplinary team where each member is an equal contributor

* Dedicated and gifted faculty and staff and outstanding trainees at all levels (medical students, residents, and fellows)

* Academic environment with commitment to excellence in patient care, education, and research

* Institutional culture that is highly receptive and friendly to patient care

* Patient population from a range of backgrounds and communities

* Commitment to faculty career development

This individual will receive an academic appointment at UCSF in either the HS Clinical, Clinical X, In Residence or Adjunct series, at a rank (Instructor, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) commensurate with their experience. They will report directly to the Chief of Gastroenterology at SFVAHCS. Applicants will have an MD, a current medical license, and board-certification in Internal Medicine. They must also be board-certified/eligible in Gastroenterology.

Please submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and contact information for three references. Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The online application can be found here: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05715.

For positions exclusively/ partially funded by the affiliate organization: This position may be funded exclusively/partially by the SFVAHCS. See Veterans Affairs website for salary information: https://www.va.gov/OHRM/Pay/.

Applicants must also be eligible for appointment at the VA. The VA's basic qualification standards are here: http://www.vacareers.va.gov/application-process/navigating/before-you-apply.asp.

If you have any questions, please contact amandeep.shergill@ucsf.edu.

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)