Fresno VACCHCS & UCSF Fresno - Pulmonary and Critical Care Faculty

Application Window

Open date : July 17, 2025

Next review date : Sunday, Dec 21, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Sunday, Jan 17, 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

VA CENTRAL CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (VACCHCS) & UCSF FRESNO

MEDICINE SERVICE / DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE

PHYSICIAN - Pulmonary and Critical Care

California- Department of Veterans Affairs California Health Care System, Fresno, CA, affiliated with University of California- San Francisco Fresno Branch Campus, leader in health care quality is recruiting for two full-time faculty members (1.0 FTE) in pulmonary / critical care.

This position is in the department of Medicine Service, VA Central California Healthcare System (VACCHCS). This position has the opportunity to include a leadership and clinical research activities. VACCHCS provides patient centered care, delivered by engaged, collaborative teams in an integrated environment that supports learning and continuous improvement. We are looking for a provider with outstanding clinical and interpersonal skills who will provide the highest quality veteran- centered care. Faculty appointment with UCSF will be commensurate with the applicant's background and accomplishments.

Basic Requirements :

Applicants must be eligible for appointment at the VA. The VA's basic qualification standards may be found at : https : / / vacareers.va.gov / job-application-process /

• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
• Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
• Must have completed residency training in Internal Medicine and have completed or in the process of completing a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Board certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM) and board certified or eligible in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine.

The incumbent serves as the staff physician in the Pulmonary / Critical Care Section in Medicine Service of the Veterans Affairs Central California Health Care System (VACCHCS) and is responsible for all aspects of pulmonary and critical care to veteran patients.

The incumbent is involved in clinical, educational, and research programs which will involve the supervision and teaching of fellows and residents through the UCSF Fresno Medical Education Program.

The Staff Pulmonologist will participate in quality assurance / performance measures, research development, and maintaining internal / external organizational liaisons.

The incumbent is responsible for participating in a variety of meetings and / or committees within and related to the Medicine Service, facility-wide committees, VISN 21, and our university affiliate UCSF Fresno.

Providing care for the full spectrum of sleep disorders, is comprised of general and subspecialty sleep disorders clinics, inpatient consultative services, in-lab and home-based sleep testing, tele-sleep services to its Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs),

Other functions to be performed include but are not limited to :

Fresno, California, is an affordable community surrounded by limitless recreational opportunities and spectacular scenery. Ideally located : the majestic Sierra is 60 minutes away and central coast wine region is a few hours away. Fresno is in close proximity to national parks including renowned Yosemite National Park.

For positions exclusively funded by the affiliate organization :

VACCHCS provided a reasonable salary estimate for this position $115,587-$348,000

Please apply online at : https : / / aprecruit.ucsf.edu / JPF05676 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