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Doctors Worldwide lists this Physician Specialist: City and County of San Francisco opportunity in san francisco, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Physician Specialist: City and County of San Francisco
City and County of San Francisco Dr Carlton B Goodlett Pl, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA Start Date09/11/2026
Full-Time
The City and County of San Francisco is hiring a Physician Specialist for permanent or temporary exempt work in San Francisco. The physician specialist role is a medical job with full-time, part-time, and part-time-as-needed appointment options. Annual pay ranges from $239,538 to $345,670. The San Francisco position can be based at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, or community-centered outpatient clinics.
The physician evaluates symptoms, reviews laboratory and radiological data, diagnoses complex cases, and institutes treatment. The assigned specialty can be family medicine, internal medicine, a medical subspecialty, surgery, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, or occupational health. The role requires a valid California medical license, completion of an accredited residency in the applicable specialty, and eligibility to participate in federal healthcare programs. A DEA registration may be required for some assignments.
Employer: City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco Department of Public Health
Employment type: Full-time, permanent exempt, temporary exempt, part-time permanent, or part-time as needed
Compensation: $239,538 to $345,670 annually
Work arrangement: Onsite across hospitals, clinics, programs, and offices
Applicants prepare an accurate employment record, education and training history, and a regularly monitored personal email address for the application. The physician license, residency completion, provider identifiers, and specialty credentials determine the appointment review.
Diagnosis Across San Francisco's Care System
The Physician Specialist evaluates patient signs and symptoms and reviews laboratory and radiological data before diagnosing complex cases. Treatment follows the physician's assigned specialty and the needs of the facility or division. Family physicians, internists, and medical subspecialists consult with other physicians, including specialists in other fields.
Surgical specialists evaluate conditions and recommend, perform, and consult on specialized procedures within the specialty field. Pediatricians examine, diagnose, and treat pediatric patients, then refer patients to physicians, clinics, or agencies when indicated. Obstetricians and gynecologists provide screening, diagnosis, treatment, prenatal care, and obstetrical care.
Family medicine and internal medicine care.
Medical subspecialty diagnosis and treatment.
Surgical evaluation and specialty procedures.
Pediatric examination, treatment, and referral.
Obstetrical and gynecological care.
Occupational health examinations and prevention.
California Licensure And Credentialing
The appointment requires a valid license from the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California. Physicians with an out-of-state license can apply, but California licensure must be in place before appointment or hiring. Residency candidates can apply, but accredited residency completion must be demonstrated before appointment or hiring.
The AAFP licensure guidance describes medical practice requirements as state-level rules that change over time. This opening applies its own California license requirement to the physician's assigned public-health work.
Provider credentialing includes eligibility for Medicare, Medicaid, or other federal healthcare programs, a National Provider Identifier, a completed credentialing application, and required supporting documents. A valid third-party billable-provider certification or a completed billable-provider application may also be required. These conditions must be satisfied within two weeks before the start-work date.
Hospitals, Clinics, And Public Health Programs
Assignments may occur at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, or community-centered outpatient clinics. The San Francisco Health Network includes more than 15 primary care health centers. The department also includes Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration.
Occupational health specialists conduct pre-employment physical examinations for candidates for city service and assess staff medical or physical competence when designated by the Civil Service Commission. The same specialty identifies occupational hazards and injuries and develops preventive and educational strategies. Other assignments can include duties required by the facility or division.
Public Service And Physician Consultation
The San Francisco Department of Public Health protects and promotes the health of San Franciscans through a system that includes hospitals, primary care centers, population health services, behavioral health services, and administration. The Physician Specialist can work with patients who need family medicine, internal medicine, medical subspecialty, surgical, obstetrical, gynecological, pediatric, or occupational-health services.
Consultation is part of the role's clinical practice. A physician may consult with specialists in other fields when a diagnosis or treatment requires another discipline. Education and experience verification can occur during recruitment, and inaccurate education, training, or work history can lead to disqualification.
The recruitment remains continuous, and the appointment options include permanent exempt, temporary exempt, and part-time-as-needed service depending on the assignment. The listed recruitment ID is PEX-2230-REF4247X.
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Worksite address
san francisco, CA, 94199, US
Who can apply
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