Cancer Rehabilitation - Associate Professor - Academic Clinician

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania's Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation seeks an Associate Professor (Academic Clinician) to advance palliative care and cancer rehabilitation.

Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent, be Board certified or eligible in PM&R, and bring fellowship training; role includes teaching medical students and residents and leading the cancer rehabilitation fellowship while delivering interdisciplinary clinical care.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Fellowship training in palliative care or cancer rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Teach Penn medical students and residents and mentor allied professionals.
• Provide leadership for the cancer rehabilitation fellowship.
• Deliver interdisciplinary clinical care in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching / Mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Job description

Cancer Rehabilitation - Associate Professor - Academic Clinician

Location:
Philadelphia, PA

Open Date:
Sep 16, 2026

Close Date:
Sep 16, 2028

Description:
The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Associate Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of palliative care and/or cancer rehabilitation. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Applicants must have an Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Candidates should bring to this position expertise through special experiences or additional fellowship training in palliative care or cancer rehabilitation.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching and mentoring of Penn medical students and residents as well as allied professionals. This position includes leadership responsibilities for the cancer rehabilitation fellowship.

Clinical responsibilities may include Clinical responsibilities may include working closely with other surgical and non-surgical teams to provide the highest level of interdisciplinary care to a wide range of patients in both inpatient and outpatient care settings.

Selected candidates must have excellent, well refined interpersonal skills and leadership abilities to effectively lead our interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams. Candidates should have strong clinical training, enthusiasm, and a commitment to furthering our clinical services and advancing our academic missions. As an academic faculty member, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to provide outstanding teaching and mentoring for Penn medical students and residents as well as allied professionals.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.