Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine - HS Clinical, Clinical X, Adjunct, and In Residence Faculty
University of California San Francisco
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Posted: 25-Oct-24
Location: San Francisco, California
Type: Full Time
Sector:
College / University
Required Education:
MD
Internal Number: 5753078
Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine - HS Clinical, Clinical X, Adjunct, and In Residence Faculty
UCSF School of Medicine and UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals Division of Hospital Medicine, Department of Pediatrics Adjunct, Clinical X, Health Sciences Clinical, In Residence Faculty Series
The Division of Hospital Medicine within the Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco, and the UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals (BCH) are recruiting faculty positions at the Instructor, Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor ranks of the Adjunct, Clinical X, Health Sciences (HS) Clinical, or In Residence faculty series. Academic rank is commensurate with experience.
Position Overview Selected candidates will join a major academic medical center and an established fellowship training program. This position may have clinical responsibilities at the San Francisco, Oakland, or affiliated community hospitals and would actively contribute to the Department's mission of excellence in research, education, and patient care.
Faculty Role in Pediatric Hospital Medicine (PHM)
PHM faculty play an integral role in educating and training medical students, nurse practitioner students, pediatric residents, and hospital medicine fellows. New faculty members will have access to clinical experiences that align with their interests, while also having the opportunity to develop a path toward academic success. Clinical responsibilities may include inpatient care (day and night shifts, teaching and non-teaching services). Specific preferences for clinical settings will be discussed during the interview process.
Clinical Settings: Benioff Children's Hospitals General Pediatric Units Faculty in the General Pediatric Units at Benioff Children's Hospitals provide care for common acute illnesses requiring hospitalization, as well as complex quaternary care for children from across the U.S. PHM faculty work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including nurses, social workers, case managers, pharmacists, dieticians, child life specialists, and subspecialists. Faculty also supervise and mentor a variety of trainees.
Bay Area Community Hospitals PHM faculty provide care at three Bay Area community hospitals:
Eden Medical Center (Castro Valley, CA)
San Ramon Regional Medical Center (San Ramon, CA)
Washington Hospital Healthcare System (Fremont, CA)
Responsibilities at these sites include pediatric inpatient care, well and sick newborn care, high-risk delivery attendance, ER consultation, and collaboration with regional primary care practices. Shifts are typically 24 hours in-house, with some flexibility for splitting day and night shifts at certain sites. Faculty primarily based at community hospitals will be appointed as academic faculty in the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine and have opportunities to pursue academic work. A blended role with clinical work at Benioff Children's Hospitals in San Francisco or Oakland may also be considered.
Benioff Children's Hospitals Hematology-Oncology & Blood & Marrow Transplant (BMT) Units PHM faculty in the Hematology-Oncology & BMT units serve as front-line providers, working closely with interdisciplinary teams to care for children with complex hematologic and oncologic conditions, including those undergoing bone marrow or stem cell transplants. Faculty collaborate with advanced practice providers (APPs), fellows, and fellowship-trained attendings to manage patient care, make critical medical decisions, and provide hands-on education to trainees. Day shifts involve rounding with a team of bedside nurses, case managers, dieticians, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, residents, fellows, and Hematology-Oncology/BMT attendings, while night shifts focus on providing immediate coverage for patient concerns and admissions, with on-call support as needed based on patient acuity. PHM faculty also perform procedures such as lumbar punctures and central line removals, and handle common acute issues like transfusion needs, sepsis, anaphylaxis, and pain management. Faculty dedicated to these units will have opportunities to develop their academic careers within the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, while also contributing to education and clinical care. It may be possible to blend a general pediatric role with Hematology-Oncology & BMT responsibilities, which can be discussed during the interview process.
Minimum Qualifications:
Medical degree and license
Board eligibility or certification in pediatrics
Demonstrated interest in a career in academic pediatrics
Preferred Qualifications:
Board eligibility or certification in pediatric hospital medicine
Proven ability to work collaboratively across pediatric disciplines
Interest in establishing or growing an independent research program
Interested candidates can apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05346 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of contributions to diversity, and contact information for 3 references. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate(s) must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.
For more information contact: Glenn Rosenbluth, M.D. HS Clinical Professor Glenn.Rosenbluth@ucsf.edu
The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is one of the top biomedical research institutions in the nation. For the 17th year in a row, UCSF garnered the top spot among public institutions in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2023. The Department's clinical enterprise is based at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, Mount Zion, Zuckerberg San Francisco General, and at a number of outreach clinics throughout Northern California, providing the Department with an unsurpassed opportunity to meet the needs of infants, children, and young adults throughout the Bay Area. For 2024-2025, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals ranked in all 10 children's specialties in U.S. News and World Report. Nestled in a dynamic and unique geography distinguished by unprecedented innovations in technology, UCSF and the Department of Pediatrics are able to bring research and industry together to advance health.
UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.