PEDIATRIC PHYSIATRIST ACADEMIC POSITION

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 394,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pediatric Physiatrist to join their team in a dynamic academic setting. This role offers the chance to engage in both clinical and research activities, focusing on neuromuscular care for children. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in teaching medical students and residents while also contributing to groundbreaking research at a renowned children's hospital. With a competitive salary range and opportunities for additional compensation, this position is perfect for those passionate about advancing pediatric rehabilitation and education.

Qualifications

• Board eligible or certified Pediatric Physiatrist with inpatient and outpatient experience.
• Experience in chemodenervation and Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Management.

Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical teaching and research activities at Benioff Children's Hospital.
• Collaborate in clinical and/or basic research and publish results.

Skills

Pediatric Rehabilitation

Neuromuscular Care

Electrodiagnostic Studies

Teaching Skills

Education

MD or DO from accredited program

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency

Pediatric Residency or Fellowship

Job description

Application Window

Open date: August 12, 2024

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Apr 30, 2025 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: Thursday, Feb 12, 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

PEDIATRIC PHYSIATRIST ACADEMIC POSITION

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO

Assistant, Associate, Full Level

The University of California, San Francisco, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is recruiting for a board eligible or board-certified Pediatric Physiatrist with experience in both inpatient and outpatient neuromuscular care, including but not limited to Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Spinal Cord Injury, and with procedural experience in chemodenervation, chemoneurolysis, Intrathecal Baclofen Pump Management and electrodiagnostic studies, in an academic multispecialty setting. The selected candidate will participate in departmental clinical teaching, and research activities at Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland and Mission Bay. The selected candidate will be expected to collaborate in clinical and/or basic research as well as publish subsequent results in peer reviewed journals. The incumbent will also be responsible for and provide an integral role to teach clinically relevant topics for residents as well as medical students and fellows.

Requirements:

Applicant must have all requirements met by time of hire.

• Must have a valid California medical license.


• MD, DO, or equivalent degree from an accredited program.


• Completed an accredited Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program.


• Completed an accredited Pediatric Residency Program or Pediatric Rehabilitation Fellowship.


• Board certified or eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and/or Pediatric Rehabilitation and/or Pediatric Medicine.


• Applicant's materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2024-25/oct-2024-scales/t5-summary.pdf. The minimum base salary range for this position is $149,700 - $393,200. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan (https://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf) which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. The total negotiated salary for this position will include the base salary plus the negotiated component, determined at the time of offer.

Please apply online with CV, Cover Letter, Statement of Contributions to Diversity, Statement of Research, Statement of Teaching and three (3) Reference Contact Information at https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05198.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).

  
  

• Cover Letter

  
  

• Statement of Research

  
  

• Statement of Teaching

  
  

• Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement

  
  

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

  
  

Reference requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)

About UC San Francisco

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 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 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.

* "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: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

* APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-035.pdf

Job location

Oakland, CA and San Francisco, CA