Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X, Adjunct, In-Residence) Pediatr[...]

UC San Diego Academic Jobs; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Academic Jobs is looking for a Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician. Responsibilities include patient care, teaching, and research at Rady Children’s Hospital and its satellite clinics. The ideal candidate will have completed an ACGME-accredited residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation, along with a relevant medical degree.

Salary ranges from $200,000 to $240,000, based on experience, with additional compensation potential through the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. Applications are welcomed until November 7, 2026.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, DO, or MD/PhD in health-related fields.
• Candidates must have completed an ACGME-accredited residency training program in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
• Candidates must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.
• Candidates must have or be eligible for certification by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care at Rady Children’s Hospital and satellite clinics.
• Engage in teaching and research activities.
• Contribute to the department's academic and clinical excellence.

Skills

MD or equivalent

Completed ACGME-accredited residency training

California medical license or equivalent

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation certification

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation fellowship training (preferred)

Education

MD, DO, or MD/PhD in health-related fields

Job description

Position Overview

Position title: Pediatric Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician

Salary range: The posted UC Salary scales set the minimum pay at the appointment as determined by appointment type and, if applicable, rank and/or step. The base pay range for this position is $200,000- $240,000. Salary is negotiated annually. Additional compensation may be available if the position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan. UC Salary information can be found here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/compensation/2025-26-academic-salary-scales.html

Application Window

Open date: November 7, 2025

Most recent review date: Sunday, Jun 28, 2026 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: Saturday, Nov 7, 2026 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

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery within the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego (http://ortho.ucsd.edu/) and the Rady Children’s Hospital of San Diego (www.rchsd.org) are committed to academic excellence within the faculty, staff, and student body and are jointly recruiting highly qualified Pediatric Physiatrists.

Responsibilities will include patient care, teaching, and research at Rady Children’s Hospital and satellite clinics.

The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate’s background and experience.

A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review: HS Clinical Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-278.pdf; Clinical X Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-275.pdf; In-Residence Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-270.pdf; Adjunct Professor – see: http://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-280.pdf

As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities, and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-671.pdf

Department: https://ortho.ucsd.edu/

Hospital: http://www.rchsd.org/

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Candidates must have an MD or equivalent, DO, or MD/PhD in health-related fields.
• Candidates must have completed an ACGME-accredited residency training program in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
• Candidates must have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the Medical Board of California.
• Candidates must have or be eligible for certification by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates who have completed a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation fellowship training program are preferred.

Application Requirements

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference Requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04394

Help contact: [e-mail]

About UC San Diego

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.

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 prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties.

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, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.

“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, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.

UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy: [https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000385/SVSH]

UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties: [https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination]