Physiatrist - Non-Op Spine

University of California - San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) invites applications for a Physiatrist specializing in non-operative spine care. The role supports Marin and Sonoma Counties with clinical, teaching, and research duties across UCSF sites as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates will be board-certified or eligible in PM&R, have training in interventional spine/pain, and contribute to resident and fellow education, while pursuing research opportunities in an academic health sciences

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited program.
• Active California medical license.
• Completion of an accredited Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency.
• Fellowship in Interventional Spine or Pain Management, or five years' interventional spine practice experience.
• Board certified or eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Applicant's materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care for spine disorders in an academic setting.
• Collaborate with surgeons and non-operative faculty as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Teach Orthopaedic Surgery, PM&R residents, fellows, and medical students.
• Engage in clinical teaching and develop research programs.

Education

MD or DO degree from an accredited program

California medical license

Completion of PM&R residency

Fellowship in Interventional Spine or Pain Management or 5 years interventional spine experience

Board certified or eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Applicant's materials must list pending qualifications

Job description

Application Window

Open date: September 9, 2025

Most recent review date: Wednesday, Jun 10, 2026 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: Tuesday, Mar 9, 2027 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

Physiatrist - Non-Op Spine

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 Physiatrist with expertise in the non-operative evaluation and interventional management of patients with disorders of the spine in an academic, multidisciplinary setting.

The selected candidate will primarily practice in Marin and Sonoma Counties but will participate in departmental clinical, teaching, and research activities at other UCSF sites. The selected candidate will be appointed to the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank of the Health Sciences (HS) Clinical, Clinical X, or In-Residence faculty series. Clinical activities will include frequent interactions with surgeons and non-operative faculty as a part of an interdisciplinary team that manages spinal disorders. In addition to clinical activities, the selected candidate will teach clinically relevant topics to Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residents and fellows, as well as medical students. There are multiple opportunities to become involved in existing research programs, as well as to develop independent programs.

Applicants should be proficient in joint and epidural (inter-laminar and transforaminal) injections, as well as radiofrequency ablation procedures, at all levels of the spine (including cervical). Experience with spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, and intra-thecal infusions is not required, as our service does not implant the devices used for those treatments. Applicants to this position should be committed to an academic career. The academic mission includes clinical care, teaching, and research. A successful applicant will be able to articulate how they plan to contribute to one or more of these missions.

Requirements

• Must have a valid California medical license.
• MD or DO degree from an accredited program.
• Completion of an accredited Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program.
• Completion of fellowship training in Interventional Spine or Pain Management, or five years' experience in an interventional spine practice.
• Board certified or eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Applicant's materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay, determined by academic rank and step at the time of appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary for this position is $154,700. This position is governed by the UC Health Sciences Compensation Plan, APM-670 (https://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-670.pdf), which allows for eligibility for negotiated additional compensation. As such, the total negotiated salary (including base and negotiated components) can be significantly higher and can range up to $900,000, depending on individual qualifications, clinical productivity, and other factors assessed at the time of offer.

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

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.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with its PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

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, or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
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Job location

San Francisco, CA, Marin Marin County, and Sonoma Counties