Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (HS Clinical, Clinical X, Adjunct, In-Residence) Physiatrist
Application Window
Open date: June 17, 2022
Most recent review date: Sunday, Jul 17, 2022 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: Saturday, Jun 17, 2023 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
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery within the School of Medicine at the University of California, San Diego (http://ortho.ucsd.edu/) is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff and student body and is seeking a highly qualified and energetic board certified/eligible physiatrist to complement our non-surgical Orthopaedic practice.
The nonsurgical musculoskeletal service line of UC San Diego Orthopaedics is expanding, and the candidate would join other Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and non-surgical physicians in the Orthopaedic Surgery Department. The candidates will be working together with multidisciplinary teams and Orthopaedic surgeons to maximize the nonsurgical care of patients at UC San Diego.
Responsibilities include outpatient and procedural care, with potential opportunities to provide inpatient care, as available. Position will assist with teaching, and will have opportunities for basic science and clinical research at UC San Diego facilities.
The appropriate series and appointment at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level will be based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
A link to full descriptions of each series is provided for your review:
HS Clinical Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-278.pdf
Clinical X Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-275.pdf
Adjunct Professor – see: http://ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-280.pdf
In-Residence Professor - see: http://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-270.pdf
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and based on the University of California pay scales. Appointments may require candidates to be self-funded.
As a member of the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, the appointee should be aware that there are limitations on outside professional activities and clinical moonlighting is expressly prohibited. Additional information can be found here: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/apm/apm-671.pdf
Department: http://ortho.ucsd.edu/
Qualifications
Candidates must have an MD or DO or equivalent, completed a US accredited residency training program in physical medicine and rehabilitation, have or be eligible for a California medical license or equivalent certification/permit as determined by the California Medical Board, and be American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation certified or eligible.
Preferred candidate will have experience and interest in managing general musculoskeletal conditions and procedural skills in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, such as electromyography, joint and soft-tissue injections, chemodenervation, spine injections, and/or other pain management. Prior experience in an academic teaching institution.
Application Requirements
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
Cover Letter
Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Applicants should summarize their past or potential contributions to diversity. See our Faculty Equity site for more information.
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3 required (contact information only)
Help contact: y1rodriguez@ucsd.edu
Campus Information
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.
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