Traumatic Brain Injury - Assistant Professor - Academic Clinician

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, invites candidates for an Assistant Professor in the non-tenure academic clinician track. The role focuses on Traumatic Brain Injury with opportunities in neurorehabilitation and interdisciplinary care.

Ideal candidates will have an MD or equivalent, board certification/eligibility in PM&R, and training in spasticity management.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree required and board certification/eligibility in PM&R.
• Fellowship training in neurorehabilitation strongly preferred.
• Experience with spasticity management is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Penn medical students, residents, and allied professionals.
• Provide interdisciplinary clinical care across inpatient, consult, and outpatient services.
• Perform neurorehabilitation procedures (e.g., botulinum toxin injections, intrathecal baclofen pump management).
• Utilize ultrasound guidance for procedures and explore cryoneurolysis.
• Collaborate with surgical and non-surgical teams to advance clinical services and academic missions.

Skills

Neurorehabilitation

Botulinum toxin injections

Ultrasound guidance

Intrathecal baclofen pump management

Leadership

Clinical care

Education

MD or equivalent degree

Board Certified/Board Eligible in PM&R

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Job description

Traumatic Brain Injury - Assistant Professor - Academic Clinician

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Open Date: Nov 06, 2026

Deadline: Nov 06, 2028 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 an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specific area of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a focus on Traumatic Brain Injury. The optimal candidate should bring experience or training in Neurorehabilitation, preferably through an accredited fellowship program. Training and skills in spasticity management is a requirement. Applicants must have an M.D. or equivalent degree. Applicants must have demonstrated excellent qualifications in clinical care. Applicants must have been Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

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 our surgical and non-surgical teams to provide the highest level of interdisciplinary care to a wide range of patients. The role will include participation in comprehensive inpatient service, consult service and outpatient service. Applicants must possess broad clinical skills including common neurorehabilitation procedures such as botulinum toxin injections and intrathecal baclofen pump management. Strong applicants would have comfort in utilizing ultrasound for procedural guidance and interest in learning interventions such as cryoneurolysis.

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.