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SFVAMC/UCSF ICU Nocturnist

Employer
University of California- San Francisco
Location
San Francisco, California
Closing date
Nov 9, 2025
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Specialty
Pulmonary Disease
Hours
Full Time
Position Type
Academic/Teaching

SFVAMC/UCSF ICU Nocturnist

The San Francisco VA Medical Center (SFVAMC) is in search of applicants for ICU Nocturnist positions. The SFVAMC is a major teaching site for the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), and all department of medicine physicians enjoy a joint appointment at UCSF. Our hospital has 100 beds, with approximately 50% occupied by medical patients at any one time. Successful candidates will be excellent

clinicians with a passion for inpatient medicine, strong interpersonal and communication skills, an interest in working with UCSF trainees, and committed to providing exceptional care for our Veterans.

In this role, the ICU Nocturnist will:

1) admit patients to the ICU and provide coverage for existing ICU patients

2) work with the overnight UCSF medicine residents to admit patients to the wards and assist in cross-covering medical ward patients.

3) serve as the code blue leader and staff rapid response team calls

4) triage all transfer requests to the ICU and wards

The average number of ICU admissions during the night shift is typically 2 per week, with an average ICU census of 5-7 patients. The number of ward admissions is split with the night medicine resident, and ranges from 1-2 per person per night. There are 13 shifts per month, from 7P to 7A.

*This position will be funded exclusively by the SFVAHCS commensurate with critical care paytables.

Candidates must possess an MD, DO, or equivalent degree and be board certified/eligible in Internal Medicine. Candidates will become a member of the Pulmonary/Critical Care/Sleep/Allergy Medicine section at SFVA. Additional training in Pulmonary or Critical Care Medicine is not required, but desirable. Candidates must have a valid US medical license. Applicants must also be eligible for appointment at the VA. The VA’s basic qualification standards may be found at http://www.vacareers.va.gov/application-process/navigating/before-you-apply.asp.

To learn more, please contact Meshell Johnson, MD (meshell.johnson@ucsf.edu) or James Frank, MD (james.frank@ucsf.edu). Thank you!

Please apply online at https://apptrkr.com/5767525. Applicants’ materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.

For positions that are 50% effort or more:

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See [Table 5](https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-2023-acad-salary-scales/t5-summary.pdf). The minimum base salary range for this position is $110,500-$333,700. This position includes membership in the [health sciences compensation plan](https://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf) which provides for eligibility for additional

compensation.

For positions that are 49% effort or less:

See [Table 2](https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/oct-2023-acad-salary-scales/t2.pdf) for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $78,900-$238,300.

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/2023/PhysicianDentist/PayTables_20230730.pdf

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.

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