Jake Hawksworth appointed division manager for Hospital Medicine at UCSF Health

We are excited to announce that Jake Hawksworth will join the Division of Hospital Medicine at UCSF Health as our new division manager, effective June 29, 2026.

Jake brings nearly two decades of progressive healthcare leadership experience from Seattle Children's Hospital and the University of Washington. Most recently, he oversaw operations and finances for multiple academic divisions, including Pediatric Hospital Medicine. In that role, he directed 24/7 hospitalist staffing across four hospitals and managed coverage for Washington's first pediatric skilled nursing facility. His leadership experience also includes overseeing staffing for more than 200 NICU and nursery beds within Neonatology and co-developing Tele-NICU and Tele-PICU services that expanded access to specialty care for rural and underserved communities.

Jake earned his Master of Health Administration from the University of Washington and has extensive experience with Lean Process Improvement methodologies, including A3 problem solving. He recently completed a certificate program in Patient Safety and Quality. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation as a collaborative, data-driven leader who is committed to developing high-performing teams and supporting faculty and staff in achieving their goals.

Originally from Utah, Jake has spent many years in Washington and enjoys hiking, camping, and spending time outdoors with his family and dog. He is also a passionate Seattle sports fan. Having visited San Francisco many times, he is excited to become part of the UCSF community and explore the Bay Area more fully.

Please join us in welcoming Jake to the Division of Hospital Medicine at UCSF Health and the Department of Medicine!