Pediatric Critical Care Hospitalist - UCSF

Please apply online at: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05892

The Division of Critical Care Medicine at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals and the Department of Pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) are seeking dedicated hospitalists to join our teams in the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), and Transitional Care Unit (TCUP). Appointments will be at the Instructor or Assistant Professor rank within the Health Sciences (HS) Clinical faculty series, commensurate with experience and training. 

Position Overview: 

• Serve as a frontline clinician during both day and night shifts under the supervision of Pediatric Critical Care Attending Physicians. 

• Perform procedures (e.g., intubation, central and arterial line placement, sedation) with appropriate supervision. 

• Participate in the management of complex patients, including those requiring artificial life support such as ECMO and VAD. 

• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team including cardiothoracic surgeons, nurse practitioners, residents, fellows, and faculty. 

• Attend and contribute to educational conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and research opportunities if desired.  

Why This Opportunity Stands Out: 

• Ideal for Early-Career Physicians: This is an excellent opportunity for recent pediatric residency graduates looking to gain experience in high-acuity settings while exploring career paths in pediatric critical care, cardiology, or other acute care specialties. 

• Robust Clinical Experience: Work alongside expert faculty to care for complex patients, including those with congenital heart disease, and develop procedural and diagnostic skills in a supportive teaching environment. 

• Flexible Scheduling: Shifts will include both daytime and overnight coverage. We are open to discussing scheduling preferences, including applicants with interest in night coverage. 

• Collaborative Environment: You will be part of a team that values professional development, mentorship, and collaboration across disciplines.  

Position Availability: We are currently seeking three faculty to join the PCICU team and one faculty member for the PICU/TCUP team. Moonlighting opportunities within the Benioff Children's Hospital system may also be available. 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Board-eligible or board-certified in Pediatrics 

• MD, DO, or MBBS 

• An active and unrestricted California license by the time of hire. 

• A strong interest in a career in academic pediatrics, specifically pediatric critical care and/or pediatric cardiology  

Why UCSF? 

• Transformational patient care: UCSF Health is recognized worldwide for its progressive patient care, reflecting the latest medical knowledge, advanced technologies, and pioneering research.  

• Diverse Clinical Opportunities: Manage a broad spectrum of conditions in both outpatient and hospital settings, serving a richly diverse patient population. 

• Leadership & Growth: Ideal for candidates who aspire to influence program development, quality improvement, and hold administrative roles that shape the future of Pediatrics at UCSF. 

• Academic Excellence: Collaborate with world-class researchers and educators in a vibrant academic setting. 

• Distinguished Quality:  UCSF Medical Center has been named one of the nation’s top hospitals for patient care and safety by U.S. News & World Report in its Best Hospitals ranking for 2024-2025, a distinction it has held for many years.   

What We Offer: 

• Faculty appointment in the UCSF School of Medicine (rank and step commensurate with experience). 

• Competitive compensation and UC benefits, including pension and health coverage. 

• Access to premier facilities, cutting-edge technologies, and UCSF’s integrated health system. 

• A culture of innovation, teamwork, and academic excellence. 

• Opportunities to grow in leadership, education, and research. 

Why Live & Work in Parnassus & Mission Bay — A Physician’s Perspective 

• Living Mission Bay and Parnassus means being at the heart of one of the most vibrant medical communities in the country. Whether you're walking to rounds at UCSF or collaborating on research across disciplines, these neighborhoods offer more than just proximity — they offer purpose. 

• Parnassus has a quiet, residential feel. It’s tucked into the hills near Golden Gate Park, with leafy streets, old Victorians, and a sense of calm that’s rare in a city. Mission Bay is sleek and modern, built for innovation. It’s where medicine meets biotech, and where new ideas get tested, scaled, and launched. 

• But life here isn’t just about work. You’re surrounded by culture — museums, music, food from every corner of the world. You can finish a long shift and be at the symphony or a street food festival within the hour. You can walk through eucalyptus forests, kayak along the bay, or grab dim sum with colleagues before heading home. 

• Transit is easy. Muni, Caltrain, BART — it’s all connected. Whether you’re commuting, catching a flight, or just heading across town, you’re covered. 

• And most importantly, there’s a sense of community. You’re not just another physician in a big city. You’re part of something — a network of people who care deeply about their work, their patients, and each other.  

Compensation 

• 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-$170,000. 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-$121,400.  

Interested candidates can apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05892 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for 3 references. Applicant materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission. The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of appointment.  

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is one of the nation's leading biomedical research institutions. UCSF has consistently ranked among the top public institutions in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, reflecting a long-standing commitment to advancing scientific discovery and improving health.   

The Department’s clinical enterprise spans UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital San Francisco, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, Mount Zion, Zuckerberg San Francisco General, and multiple outreach clinics throughout Northern California, providing unparalleled opportunities to serve infants, children, and young adults across the Bay Area. For 2024-2025, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals ranked in all 10 children’s specialties in U.S. News & World Report. Located in a region renowned for groundbreaking innovation, UCSF and the Department of Pediatrics bridge research and industry to drive the future of medicine.  

ABOUT UC SAN FRANCISCO 

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. 
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UCSF is internationally renowned for providing highly specialized and innovative care. Our family of care includes UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights, UCSF Medical Center at Mount Zion, UCSF Medical Center at Mission Bay, UCSF Health Hyde Hospital and UCSF Health Stanyan Hospital; UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals and clinics; Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital; UCSF Benioff Children's Physicians; and the UCSF Faculty Practice.

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