Traumatic Brain Injury - Assistant Professor - Academic Clinician

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania seeks an Assistant Professor in the non-tenure academic clinician track with specialization in Traumatic Brain Injury. The candidate should have an MD or equivalent, Board Certified or Board Eligible by ABPMR, and fellowship training in Neurorehabilitation.

Spasticity management is required, with leadership in interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams. Responsibilities include teaching Penn medical students and residents, contributing to inpatient, consult, and

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent degree; Board Certified or Board Eligible by ABPMR.
• Fellowship training in Neurorehabilitation preferred.
• Expertise in Traumatic Brain Injury with focus on neurorehabilitation.
• Spasticity management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Teach Penn medical students and residents; mentor allied professionals.
• Provide inpatient, consult, and outpatient rehabilitation services in collaboration with surgical and non-surgical teams.
• Perform and supervise procedures such as botulinum toxin injections and intrathecal baclofen pump management; ultrasound guidance preferred.

Skills

Neurorehabilitation

Clinical care

Leadership

Education

MD or equivalent

Tools

Ultrasound guidance

Job description

Traumatic Brain Injury - Assistant Professor - AcademicClinician

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 thePerelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seekscandidates for an Assistant Professor position in the non-tenureacademic clinician track. Expertise is required in the specificarea of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a focus onTraumatic Brain Injury. The optimal candidate should bringexperience or training in Neurorehabilitation, preferably throughan accredited fellowship program. Training and skills in spasticitymanagement is a requirement. Applicants must have an M.D. orequivalent degree. Applicants must have demonstrated excellentqualifications in clinical care. Applicants must have Board Certifiedor Board Eligible by the American Board of Physical Medicine andRehabilitation.

Teaching responsibilities may include teaching and mentoring ofPenn medical students and residents as well as alliedprofessionals.

Clinical responsibilities may include working closely with oursurgical and non-surgical teams to provide the highest level ofinterdisciplinary care to a wide range of patients. The role willinclude participation in comprehensive inpatient service, consultservice and outpatient service. Applicants much possess broadclinical skills including common neurorehabilitation proceduressuch as botulinum toxin injections and intrathecal baclofen pumpmanagement. Strong applicants would have comfort in utilizingultrasound for procedural guidance and interest in learninginterventions such as cryoneurolysis.

Selected candidates must have excellent, well-refined interpersonalskills and leadership abilities to effectively lead ourinterdisciplinary rehabilitation teams. Candidates should havestrong clinical training, enthusiasm, and a commitment tofurthering our clinical services and advancing our academicmissions. As an academic faculty member, the successful candidatewill have the opportunity to provide outstanding teaching andmentoring for Penn medical students and residents as well as alliedprofessionals.

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), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state, or local law.