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San Francisco, California

Physician, Li

Transplant HepatologyIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$476K - $700K

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Job Description

Opportunity Information

California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) Transplant Program is seeking a full-time, BC/BE Transplant Hepatologist physician to lead the development of the liver donor liver transplant program as Medical Director of Living Donor Liver Transplant. Our Division of Hepatology has 10 transplant hepatologists involved in clinical care, research, education, and advocacy work.

California Pacific Medical Center is a 274-bed state-of-the-art hospital in the heart of San Francisco that serves as the tertiary/quaternary hospital for the Sutter 20+ hospital network and a referral destination for multiple other hospitals in Northern California and Nevada. In addition, the program provides care at 10 regional liver clinics in Northern California.

The Division of Hepatology serves a diverse patient population with general hepatology and transplant hepatology needs. California Pacific Medical Center’s Transplant Program has been performing solid organ transplantation for over 50 years. In 202% CPMC performed 96 cadaveric donor liver transplants.

Our division has active clinical programs with specialty areas including Alcohol associated Liver Disease, Portal Hypertension, Autoimmune Liver Disease, Metabolic dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease, Liver Cancer, and Transplant Oncology.

Members are actively engaged in clinical trials, clinical research, and NIH-funded studies. Hepatologists are core faculty for the ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology fellowships at California Pacific Medical Center.

Our clinical activities are strongly supported by robust administrative and nursing staffing.

Qualifications

  • BC/BE in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology.
  • 3-5 years of experience with living donor liver transplant preferred
  • Active or eligible for a California Medical License.

Join Us and Enjoy

  • Signing bonus
  • Generous benefits package and CME allowance.
  • Robust retirement plan
  • Relocation allowance
  • Professional development opportunities in teaching, research, mentorship, leadership, and community service

Organization Details

Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) is a premier multi-specialty medical group made up of 380 physicians practicing in the greater San Francisco service area. SWBMG works in partnership with Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (SPMF), a non-profit organization providing care through its affiliation with SWBMG. Physicians work as a team to provide patient-focused care that encourages a sense of teamwork. SPMF provides physicians with a generous administrative infrastructure, allowing physicians to focus on patient care.

Community Information

San Francisco is the leading financial and cultural center of Northern California and the Bay Area. San Francisco is one of the top tourist destinations in the world and is renowned for its temperate weather,, unique architecture, arts and culture, and fine dining. The city also provides access to world class vineyards and unlimited outdoor activities including Lake Tahoe. The population is very diverse and there is high demand for complex care and expertise.

Equal Opportunity Statement

  • It is the policy of the Sutter West Bay Medical Group (SWBMG) to provide equal employment for all qualified individuals; to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition, disability or status as a veteran or a disabled veteran. We promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities through a positive continuing program within our service area. Equal employment opportunities apply to every aspect of SWBMG’s employment policies and practices.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the development of the liver donor liver transplant program as the Medical Director. Provide clinical care, engage in research, and serve as core faculty for ACGME-accredited fellowships.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Medical Leadership

Transplant Hepatology — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$588k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $531k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.74M≈ 3.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,682/mo≈ 12% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Signing bonus
Generous benefits package
CME allowance
Robust retirement plan
Relocation allowance
Professional development opportunities