UCLA – Elite Sports Musculoskeletal Imaging Faculty

The Society of Skeletal Radiology; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is recruiting a full-time Professor in the Health Sciences series focused on musculoskeletal imaging and intervention, with emphasis on elite sports imaging. The position is based primarily at the UCLA Sports Imaging Center of Excellence.

The successful candidate will oversee clinical services across UCLA Health facilities, supervise fellows and residents, and contribute to education, teaching, and research in a growing sports imaging program.

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent
• California licensure eligibility and ABR certification required
• One-year Musculoskeletal Imaging fellowship required
• Experience in musculoskeletal intervention, ultrasound, MRI, MR arthrography, CT and percutaneous biopsy preferred

Responsibilities

• Cover UCLA Sports Center of Excellence and imaging services across affiliated hospitals and centers.
• Perform major diagnostic imaging modalities and image-guided procedures.
• Supervise and teach musculoskeletal imaging fellows and residents.

Skills

Musculoskeletal imaging

MRI

CT

Ultrasound

Interventional procedures

Education supervision

Education

MD or equivalent

California medical licensure eligibility

ABR certification

Musculoskeletal Imaging fellowship (1 year)

Job description

UCLA – Elite Sports Musculoskeletal Imaging Faculty

University of California Los Angeles
Elite Sports Musculoskeletal Imaging Faculty

Requisition Number: JPF10930

The Department of Radiological Sciences at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is recruiting for a full-time Professor (all ranks) in the Health Sciences series with focus on musculoskeletal imaging and intervention, with a particular emphasis on elite sports imaging to join the Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention Section.

This position will be based primarily within the newly established UCLA Sports Imaging Center of Excellence, a dedicated program focused on imaging and image‑guided care for elite and high‑performance athletes. This Center represents a strategic investment by UCLA Health to advance clinical care, innovation, and research at the intersection of musculoskeletal imaging, sports medicine, and performance. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of this emerging program.

Clinical responsibilities will include of coverage of the UCLA Sports Center of Excellence as well as all musculoskeletal imaging inpatient and outpatient services at all hospitals (4) and outpatient imaging centers (13) in a rapidly expanding academic health system, UCLA Health. This position encompasses all major diagnostic (CT, and MR, fluoroscopy, and ultrasound) modalities, performance of image‑guided procedures, and on‑call/weekend coverage. The candidate will supervise and teach top‑flight musculoskeletal imaging fellows and excellent radiology residents.

Candidates must have an M.D. or equivalent, be eligible for California licensure and American Board of Radiology certification, and have completed a one‑year Musculoskeletal Imaging fellowship. Knowledge and experience in musculoskeletal intervention, ultrasound, MRI, MR arthrography, CT, and percutaneous biopsy are required. A strong interest in clinical musculoskeletal research is highly valued.

The Department is seeking candidates with the potential for being outstanding in the above noted requirements, in clinical work, in procedural work, in research, in teaching, and in having a clear commitment to enhancing the diversity of the faculty, staff, and clinical trainees.

The Department encourages candidates to apply who have experience in and who have demonstrated commitment to working with students and to improving access to higher education for disadvantaged students through teaching and mentoring activities.

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