Job Description

The UCSF Liver Transplant Service (LTU) is a collaborative program between the Division of Gastroenterology and the Department of Surgery, dedicated to providing world-class care for liver transplant candidates and recipients. UCSF performs 180–200 adult liver transplants annually, with outstanding waitlist and post-transplant outcomes.

We are seeking a mission-driven physician to serve as Nighttime Liver Hospitalist , caring for clinically complex patients across med-surg, step-down, and ICU settings. This is a unique opportunity to join a high-volume transplant program and contribute to UCSF’s tradition of excellence in hepatology and transplant medicine.

Why UCSF?

• High-Impact Clinical Role: Provide overnight care for transplant patients, ensuring continuity and quality in a complex, multidisciplinary environment.
• Collaborative Team: Work alongside nurse practitioners, medicine and surgery interns, fellows, and attendings in gastroenterology, transplant hepatology, and transplant surgery.
• Outstanding Outcomes: UCSF’s LTU is nationally recognized for exceptional transplant success rates and patient care.
• Supportive Environment: Transplant hepatology and surgery faculty are always available by phone and in person as needed.
• Academic Excellence: Join one of the nation’s top academic medical centers, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.

What We’re Looking For

• MD or DO degree.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine or Surgery.
• Eligibility for California medical licensure by the time of hire.
• Strong clinical skills and commitment to high-quality, compassionate care.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

What We Offer

• Faculty appointment in the UCSF School of Medicine (rank commensurate with experience).
• Competitive compensation and full UC benefits, including pension and outstanding health coverage.
• Membership in the health sciences compensation plan, with eligibility for additional compensation.
• Opportunities to grow within UCSF’s supportive, inclusive culture rooted in equity and collaboration.

Role Details

• Schedule : 8:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Scope : Admit and manage patients on the LTU service, including those in med-surg, step-down, and ICU.
• Focus : Direct patient care (no supervision or education of trainees required).
• Census : Average LTU census ~20 patients, with ~4 in ICU.

Why Live & Work in San Francisco?

1. World-Class Urban Living: San Francisco offers an exceptional quality of life, with world-class arts and cultural institutions, a renowned culinary scene, and easy access to coastal trails, national parks, and some of California’s most iconic destinations. With international connectivity through SFO, vibrant neighborhoods, and a thriving innovation ecosystem, San Francisco is an outstanding place to live and work - and an ideal environment for academic clinicians seeking impact, community, and opportunity.
2. Access to Nature & Endless Recreation: From the Golden Gate Park trail system to oceanfront beaches and hiking in Marin County just across the bridge, outdoor adventure is part of everyday life.
3. Cultural Diversity & Vibrancy: Experience a city celebrated for its diversity, inclusivity, and dynamic neighborhoods - from Noe Valley and Hayes Valley to the Richmond and beyond.
4. Innovation Hub: San Francisco sits at the heart of biotech, digital health, and academic collaboration, offering unmatched opportunities for professional growth and cross-disciplinary innovation.
5. Family-Friendly Environment & Education: The Bay Area provides excellent schools, family-oriented neighborhoods, and abundant parks, museums, and activities for children - making it a welcoming and supportive location for physicians and their families.
6. Academic Excellence & Collaboration: As one of the nation’s top academic medical centers, UCSF offers unparalleled opportunities for collaboration across medicine, research, public health, and innovation - enhancing both clinical practice and scholarly growth.

Join Us at UCSF Health

Please apply online at or contact Annie.Gill@UCSF.edu for more information.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See . The minimum base salary range for this position is $114,100-344,400 . This position includes membership in the , which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. Specific total compensation will be commensurate with qualifications, experience and leadership responsibilities.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae – CV must list current or pending qualifications (e.g., board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.)
• Cover Letter
• A statement of teaching (optional)
• A statement of research (optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 references (contact information only)

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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