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Stanford Health Care

Physician Educator III

Newark, NJ · On-site

$44.13 - $57.36/hr

A Brief Overview A Physician Educator (Professional Billing Coding and Documentation Educator) provides training and education on proper documentation and coding practices, ensuring compliance with ...

Stanford Health Care

A Brief Overview A Physician Educator (Professional Billing Coding and Documentation Educator) provides training and education on proper documentation and coding practices, ensuring compliance with ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for physician educator in the United States is $217,445.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $190,000.00 and $244,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a physician educator?

A Physician Educator is a medical professional who teaches and mentors healthcare students, residents, or fellow physicians. They work in academic institutions, hospitals, or training programs, combining clinical practice with education. Responsibilities may include developing curricula, conducting lectures, supervising trainees, and performing research. Their goal is to enhance medical knowledge and improve patient care by training the next generation of healthcare providers.

What does a physician educator do?

A typical workweek for a Physician Educator includes developing and delivering lectures or seminars, supervising and mentoring medical students or residents, and participating in curriculum planning. They often split their time between classroom teaching, clinical instruction, coordinating educational activities, and staying current with medical advancements. Collaboration with faculty members, hospital staff, and academic committees is common to ensure alignment with institutional goals. The role offers variety, intellectual engagement, and opportunities to shape the next generation of healthcare providers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a physician educator?

To thrive as a Physician Educator, you need extensive clinical experience, in-depth medical knowledge, and qualifications such as an MD or DO degree with active medical licensure. Familiarity with curriculum development tools, learning management systems (LMS), and accreditation standards is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, mentorship capabilities, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly are important soft skills for this role. These skills enable Physician Educators to effectively train future healthcare professionals, enhance medical education standards, and foster collaborative learning environments.

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Infographic showing various Physician Educator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 87% In-person, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $217,445 per year, or $104.5 per hour.

Physician Educator

University of California, San Francisco

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$127K - $333K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

University Of California San Francisco rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

236th of 628 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Application Window
Open date: July 28, 2025
Most recent review date: Thursday, Oct 9, 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: Thursday, Jan 28, 2027 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.
Position description
Physician Educator
University of California San Francisco
The UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO - Department of Medicine invites applications for academic clinician educators who excel in teaching and clinical care and demonstrate accomplishments in creative activities and knowledge dissemination. The department has particular interest in candidates who can demonstrate outstanding contributions in education and training, noteworthy innovation in clinical practice, or original clinical research.
The rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The following is required for all positions:
• Valid California Medical License
• Board Certification in Internal Medicine (and/or in a medicine subspecialty)
The following is preferred:
• Recent experience in an academic teaching hospital
The Department of Medicine at UCSF is the largest of the 28 academic departments of the UCSF School of Medicine. We are composed of 41 divisions that provide comprehensive medical services at multiple institutions of great distinction and diversity.
If you are interested, please apply online at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05710 . Applicants' materials must list current and/or pending qualifications upon submission.
For positions that are 51% effort or more:
The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 . The minimum base salary range for this position is $127,000-$333,700. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.
For positions that are 50% effort or less:
See Table 2 for the salary range for this position. A reasonable estimate for this position is $90,700-$238,300.
For positions exclusively/ partially funded by the affiliate organization:
*See the affiliate's website for salary information.
Application Requirements
Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
  • Cover Letter (Optional)
  • Statement of Research (Optional)
  • Statement of Teaching (Optional)

About UC San Francisco
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.
As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.
• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment
Job location
San Francisco, CA

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