Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor; HS Clin, Adjunct, In-Res, Clin X Palliative Care Physician

Position Overview

Position title: Palliative Care Physician

Salary range: The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment as determined by appointment type and if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $238,800 - $261,900. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found here: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Open date: May 27, 2025

Most recent review date: Sunday, Jun 29, 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: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 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.

The Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics, Gerontology, and Palliative Care at the UC San Diego School of Medicine is committed to academic and clinical excellence within our faculty, staff, student body, and trainees. The Palliative Care at UC San Diego Health is currently seeking compassionate and skilled Palliative Care Physicians experienced in treating individuals with serious, advanced, and life‑limiting illnesses to join our inter‑professional team.

The Palliative Care Program at UC San Diego Health is a well‑established, large, inter‑professional team with both inpatient and clinic‑based teams.

This position involves a balance of inpatient and outpatient clinical care, focusing on symptom management, advanced care planning, and improving the overall quality of life for patients and their families. The selected candidates will also teach and mentor medical students, residents, and clinical fellows.

The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate's background and experience.

A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:

• HS Clinical Professor - see: http://.pdf
• Clinical X Professor - see: http://.pdf
• Adjunct Professor - see: .pdf
• In‑Residence Professor - see: http://.pdf

As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: https://.

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Basic qualifications:

• Candidates must have an MD, DO, or equivalent.
• Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Hospice medicine and/or Palliative Medicine.
• Candidates must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.
• Candidate must have completed fellowship training in hospice/palliative medicine.

Preferred qualifications:

• Candidates with at least 2 years of experience in clinical care and collaboration across disciplines are preferred.

Document requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Authorization to Release Information Form - The University of California is committed to creating and maintaining a community dedicated to the advancement, application, and transmission of knowledge and creative endeavors through academic excellence, where all individuals who participate in university programs and activities can work and learn together in a safe and secure environment, free of violence, harassment, discrimination, exploitation, or intimidation.
  
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