Physiatrist Faculty Position

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 181,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA invites applications for a physiatrist faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level (HS Clinical series). The role focuses on cranial and spinal neurological disorders and requires collaboration with neurosurgeons and allied health professionals.

Clinics will be held at UCLA Health locations; duties include inpatient/outpatient consults, electrodiagnostic studies, and evidence-based interventions.

Qualifications

• MD degree or equivalent and CA licensure eligibility.
• Board certification or eligibility in PM&R.
• Fellowship training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Outstanding clinical performance and commitment to education.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clinics at UCLA Health locations with neurosurgical colleagues.
• Inpatient and outpatient consults and electrodiagnostic interpretation.
• Provide and supervise neuromuscular injections and therapies for pain.
• Manage baclofen pumps and assistive devices; assess orthotics and medications.
• Engage in rehabilitation research and education within the department.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Academic productivity

Education commitment

Education

MD degree or equivalent

California medical licensure eligibility

Board certified or eligible

Fellowship in PM&R

Tools

Electrodiagnostic studies

Job description

The Department of Neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA currently seeks applicants for a physiatrist faculty position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level (HS Clinical series) with focus and expertise on cranial and spinal neurological disorders.

The physiatrist will work with an interdisciplinary team including neurosurgeons, advanced practice providers (APP), and physical and occupational therapists. The physiatrist will hold clinics at one or more UCLA Health clinic locations and see inpatient and outpatient consults. Clinics will also include performing and interpreting electrodiagnostic studies and evidence-based interventions. The physiatrist should be familiar with examining and supporting the needs of acute and chronic neurologic diseases. This entails initial and follow-up assessments of motor function and functional needs including the evaluation and management of pain, management of baclofen pumps, neuromuscular injections, injections for pain, assessment of orthotics, and the management of medications. Furthermore, clinical and research expertise in the rehabilitation treatment of motor, sensory, pain, and functional perturbations associated central and peripheral nervous system injury conditions are sought.

Qualifications

The candidate must possess an outstanding record of clinical excellence, academic productivity, and a demonstrated commitment to education.

Candidates must have an M.D. degree or equivalent, and eligibility for California medical licensure.

Candidates must be board certified or eligible and have completed their fellowship training in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Compensation and academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

Compensation

The posted UC salary 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/t5-8.pdf

The salary range for this position is $181,400- $247,800. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan ( https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf ), which provides for eligibility for additional compensation beyond this base salary.

Candidates should also provide a Diversity Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.

The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what’s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program at https://medschool.ucla.edu/cultural-north-star.

Department: https://www.uclahealth.org/departments/neurosurgery