Interventional Spine Medicine - Academic Clinician

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

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Professor in the non-tenure academic clinician track with expertise in general musculoskeletal skills to advance clinical care and education. An MD is required and ABPMR board-certified or -eligible is expected.

Candidates with fellowship training in Interventional Spine, Pain Management, or Musculoskeletal Medicine are preferred. Teaching medical students, residents, and allied professionals is a key responsibility within our Spine

Qualifications

• MD degree required.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Fellowship training in Interventional Spine, Pain Management or Musculoskeletal Medicine encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor Penn medical students and residents and allied professionals.
• Collaborate with surgical and non-surgical teams to provide coordinated interdisciplinary care as part of the Spine Center.
• Provide exemplary clinical care and leadership within the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Skills

Interventional spine

Pain management

Musculoskeletal medicine

Clinical care excellence

Leadership

Education

MD

Job description

Interventional Spine Medicine - Academic Clinician

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Sep 16, 2026

Close Date: Sep 16, 2028

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of general musculoskeletal skills. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Applicants must have demonstrated excellent qualifications in clinical care. Applicants must have 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 Interventional Spine, Pain Management or Musculoskeletal Medicine.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching and mentoring of Penn medical students and residents as well as allied professionals.

Clinical responsibilities may include working closely with other surgical and non-surgical teams to provide coordinated interdisciplinary care for patients as part of our Spine Center.

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.