ASC PHYSCN DIPLOMATE

Responsibilities

• Provide a minimum of 72 hours of clinical coverage per month (9 shifts/month) for a total annual target of 864 hours/year, which can be proportionally reduced by approved vacation use (must be used in 8-hour increments)
• Work a minimum of two – three (2-3) weekends/month, depending on departmental needs.
• Work a minimum of two – three (2-3) nights/month, depending upon departmental needs.
• Work a minimum of one (1) 24-hour “on call” shift per month (or equivalent), depending upon departmental needs.
• Work a minimum of three (3) minor holiday blocks/year and one (1) major holiday block/year, depending upon departmental needs
• Direct and oversee all medical and surgical care rendered to patients within the Pediatric Emergency Department while on duty.
• Maintain up to date credentialing appointment and privileging at their designated hospital(s).
• Maintain WOS academic appointment in Volunteer Clinical Professor Series at appropriate rank in accordance with UCSF Academic Personnel Manual 279.
• Facilitate and support faculty-led research activities in the Emergency Department when working clinically.
• Supervise residents, medical students, physician assistants and nurse practitioners while working in the ED.
• Meet CMS documentation standards and complete medical records for all patient visits in timely manner.
• Provide adequate clinical availability to your Division’s scheduler in a timely manner, including for nights/weekends/holidays.
• Participate in the on-call back-up attending coverage rotation.
• Promptly arrange for coverage if you must miss a clinical shift.
• Demonstrate professionalism by timely arrival for shifts, appropriate attire and demeanor, maintaining working relationships with nursing and clerical staff and consultants, and thorough communication about transitions of care.
• Attend at least 4 faculty meetings at your primary clinical site per academic year.
• Participate on departmental clinical committees or task forces as requested by your Chief or Department Chair.
• Comply with all University and Departmental policies.
• Maintain, regularly check and respond to email from a UCSF secure email account.
• Maintain up-to-date credentialing and privileging at designated hospital(s).

Qualifications

• A license to practice medicine issued by the California Board of Medical Examiners
• Board Certification in Emergency Medicine AND Pediatrics, or
• Board Certification/Board Eligibility in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
• At ZSFG, this position also requires maintaining certification as a Base Hospital Physician.
• You must apply for and be approved for privileges with the Medical Staff Office at UCSF Medical Center/Oakland and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center before you can provide patient care.