Traumatic Brain Injury - Assistant Professor - Academic Clinician

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine seeks an Assistant Professor in the non-tenure clinician track within the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Focus areas include Traumatic Brain Injury and neurorehabilitation, with spasticity management as a requirement.

Board-certified/eligible physicians with fellowship training are preferred and will contribute to education for medical students and residents.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree required.
• Board certified or board eligible by ABPMR.
• Fellowship in neurorehabilitation preferred.
• Experience in spasticity management required.
• Clinical teaching experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams.
• Teach Penn medical students and residents.
• Provide inpatient/outpatient neurorehabilitation care.
• Perform procedures including botulinum toxin injections and intrathecal baclofen pump management.
• Collaborate with surgical and non-surgical teams.

Skills

Clinical care

Interdisciplinary leadership

Interpersonal skills

Teaching

Education

MD or equivalent

Board Certified/Eligible ABPMR

Neurorehabilitation fellowship

Tools

Ultrasound guidance

Botulinum toxin injections

Cryoneurolysis techniques

Intrathecal baclofen pump management

Job description

University of Pennsylvania: Perelman School of Medicine: Perelman School of Medicine - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Location

Philadelphia, PA

Deadline

Nov 06, 2028 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

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 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 much 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.

Application Process

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.