Staff Physician - Per Diem

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San Francisco, California$140K - $263KPer Diem / PRNUrgent Care

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join UCSF as a Urgent Care Physician – Per Diem in [object Object].

Key Responsibilities

  • day urgent medical care for illnesses or injuries that are not life
  • threatening. The ZSFG UCC welcomes anyone in San Francisco needing urgent medical care.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $140K - $263K
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UCSF in [object Object].

Key Skills

Internal MedicineFamily MedicineClinical JudgmentCommunication SkillsTeamworkHospital-based Clinical CarePatient CareUrgent CareSafety-net Patient PopulationMentorshipFaculty DevelopmentBilingualSpanishCantonese

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine with an MD or DO degree. A strong foundation in hospital-based clinical care and a commitment to serving vulnerable populations in a safety-net setting are required.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Physician - Per Diem at UCSF a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Urgent Care physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Urgent Care — Physician Career Context

This Urgent Care position at UCSF is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

UCSF lists compensation for this physician position at $140k to $263k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in San Francisco, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($140k–$263k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Clinical Judgment, Communication Skills, Teamwork, Hospital-based Clinical Care, Patient Care, Urgent Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Urgent Care role.

Core responsibilities: Staff physicians perform clinical responsibilities in the Adult Urgent Care Center, providing same-day urgent medical care for non-life-threatening illnesses or injuries. They contribute to the mission of improving healthcare delivery for underserved populations through excellence, innovation, and a...

Benefits package: University Benefits. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Urgent Care physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About UCSF

5-10

Benefits & Perks

University Benefits
2.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Per Diem

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