Fresno VACCHCS & UCSF Fresno - Chief of Specialty Care

Application Window

Open date : August 18, 2025

Most recent review date : Wednesday, Sep 17, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.

Final date : Thursday, Feb 18, 2027 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position description

Fresno VACCHCS & UCSF Fresno - Chief of Specialty Care

The VA Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) and UCSF Fresno, located in Fresno, California, is seeking an outstanding and dynamic leader for the position of Chief of Specialty Care. VACCHCS delivers a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, education, and research. Our facility offers primary, tertiary, and long-term care across a wide range of specialties, including primary care, subspecialty medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, dentistry, geriatrics and extended care. As an affiliate of the UCSF-Fresno Branch Campus, VACCHCS fosters a vibrant academic environment, providing postgraduate medical education and training for residents and fellows in various medicine subspecialties.

Position Overview :

The Chief of Specialty Care will oversee and direct all clinical, educational, and research functions within the Specialty Care service line. This leadership role includes the development and implementation of strategies to enhance specialty care services, fostering excellence in clinical outcomes, education, and scholarly activity.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Medicine and Philosophy (MD / PhD), or equivalent degree
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine residency program
• Board certification in Internal Medicine or an Internal Medicine subspecialty
• Eligibility for an unrestricted medical license in the United States
• Demonstrated leadership and administrative experience

Eligibility for appointment at the VA. Information about the VA job application process can be found https : / / vacareers.va.gov / job-application-process /

Preferred Qualifications :

For positions exclusively funded by the affiliate organization :

VACCHCS provided a reasonable salary estimate for this position $275,000-$375,000.

As a key partner of UCSF-Fresno, the Chief of Specialty Care will play a pivotal role in academic leadership, mentoring, and the advancement of specialty education and research initiatives.

About Fresno :

Fresno is centrally located in California, adjacent to three renowned national parks, including Yosemite. The region offers year-round outdoor recreation, diverse cultural experiences, award-winning school districts, and convenient access to major attractions throughout the state.

Please apply online at https : / / aprecruit.ucsf.edu / JPF05738 with CV. 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.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and / or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility / certification, medical licensure, etc.).

Cover Letter (Optional)

Statement of Research (Optional)

Statement of Teaching (Optional)

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.

Job location

Fresno, CA