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Seeking Full-Time Board Certified/Board Eligible Infectious Disease Physician for Excellent UCSF Fresno & VACCHCS Faculty Opportunity in beautiful Fresno, CA

The Veterans Affairs Central California Health Care System, Fresno, CA, affiliated with the world-renowned University of California- San Francisco Fresno Medical Education Program (a leader in health care quality and education) is recruiting for a full-time (1.0 FTE/40 hours a week) board certified or board eligible physician to join our Infectious Diseases (ID) medical education and faculty program.

UCSF ID Fellowship accepts 2 fellows each year and has been successful in filling all positions. Diversity in pathology and complexity of care in infectious disease makes VACCHCS and UCSF Fresno an ideal place for faculty to educate and teach ID across multiple disciplines including Internal Medicine residents, as well as medical students.

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be board certified or eligible in Internal Medicine and board certified or eligible in ID, have excellent clinical skills, be dedicated to medical education, interested in clinical research, and have training or actual experience in Antibiotic Stewardship (AS) and/or Infection Control (IC). Qualified applicants must meet the qualifications for faculty appointment with UCSF. Applicants must also be eligible for appointment at the VA. The VA’s basic qualification standards may be found at: https://vacareers.va.gov/job-application-process/

Job Description:

• The position will give an opportunity for the ID specialist to lead, develop and oversee various ID related clinical programs at VACCHCS. In both clinical settings, the medical teams work closely with our Clinical ID Pharmacists during teaching rounds and AS.
• Responsibilities include providing consultations in both the inpatient and ambulatory settings on both teaching and non-teaching services. In addition, the successful candidate will participate in robust AS and IC programs which are rapidly expanding.

The program is based in Fresno, California, where residents enjoy a high standard of living combined with a lower cost real estate market. Fresno is the only major city in the country with close proximity to three national parks, including renowned Yosemite National Park as well as the Pacific Ocean and major California cities.

For positions exclusively funded by the affiliate organization:
The VACCHCS provided a reasonable salary estimate for this position: $115,587-$243,000.

Please apply online at: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF04482 with CV and statement of contributions to diversity. 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.

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.

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.