Musculoskeletal Medicine/Sport Medicine - Academic Clinician - Assistant Professor

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical institution in Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Professor in Musculoskeletal Medicine/Sport Medicine. Responsibilities include teaching medical students and residents, overseeing clinical care in an outpatient program, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams. Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O., be Board Certified/Eligible, and have relevant fellowship training and procedural skills. This role offers a dynamic academic environment with opportunities for career development and mentoring.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible.
• Experience and/or fellowship training in Musculoskeletal Medicine/Sport Medicine.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach and mentor medical students and residents.
• Attend to patients in a comprehensive outpatient program.
• Work with interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams.

Skills

Clinical care excellence

Interdisciplinary team leadership

Teaching and mentoring

Procedural skills

Education

M.D., D.O. or equivalent degree

Job description

Overview

Musculoskeletal Medicine/Sport Medicine - Academic Clinician - Assistant Professor

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Jul 18, 2024

Deadline: Jul 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a focus on Musculoskeletal Medicine/Sport Medicine. Applicants must have an M.D., D.O. or equivalent degree. Applicants must have demonstrated excellent qualifications in clinical care. Applicants must be Board Certified or Board Eligible. Candidates should bring to this position expertise through special experiences or additional fellowship training in Musculoskeletal Medicine/Sport Medicine.

Teaching responsibilities 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 the highest level of interdisciplinary care to a wide range of patients. This role will include attending physician for a comprehensive outpatient program. Applicants must have experience with procedural skills such as lumbar spine injections, as well as joint and soft tissue injections with and without ultrasound guidance.

Selected candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills and leadership abilities to effectively lead our interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams. Candidates should have strong clinical training, well-refined interpersonal skills, 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.

The Perelman School of Medicine is a top medical institution in the United States with a rich academic culture. The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is flourishing and can provide an excellent academic home for career development. Philadelphia has all the amenities of a metropolitan center - professional sports, museums, parks - and provides a great place for working and living.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• M.D., D.O. or equivalent degree
• Board Certified orBoard Eligible
• Experience and/or fellowship training in Musculoskeletal Medicine/Sport Medicine
• Clinical care excellence and ability to lead interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams
• Strong teaching and mentoring abilities for medical students and residents
• Procedural skills including lumbar spine injections and joint/soft tissue injections with and without ultrasound guidance

Application Instructions

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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.