Neurorehabilitation Physiatrist, Medical Director

Neurorehabilitation Physiatrist, Medical Director

Orthopaedic Surgery / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE / UC San Francisco

Application Window

Open date: May 28, 2026

Next review date: Saturday, Jun 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Sunday, Nov 28, 2027 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

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY Neurorehabilitation Physiatrist ACADEMIC POSITION UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO Assistant, Associate, Full Level

The University of California, San Francisco, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is recruiting for a Physiatrist to serve as Medical Director of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility and Service Leader of PM&R Neurorehabilitation. This is a combined leadership and clinical role. The Medical Director leads the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to ensure high-quality patient care and optimal functional recovery. The role oversees clinical operations, physician performance, regulatory compliance, and documentation requirements for the inpatient rehabilitation facility. Responsibilities include directing team conferences, managing complex patient care, supporting referral development, and ensuring appropriate staffing and coverage. As a Service Leader, the position partners with hospital leadership to advance neurorehabilitation quality metrics, patient experience, and program growth across acute hospital, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient settings. The preferred candidate will have 510 years of experience in neurorehabilitation and demonstrated leadership in inpatient rehabilitation programs. The selected candidate will be appointed to the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank of the Health Sciences (HS) Clinical, Clinical X, or In Residence faculty series.

This position may be based in San Francisco across the acute hospital as well as the existing two inpatient rehabilitation facilities. The selected candidate will participate in clinical care activities at our inpatient and outpatient facilities and will be expected to collaborate in clinical and/or basic research as well as publish subsequent results in peer-reviewed journals.

Requirements: Applicant must have all requirements met by time of hire:

• A valid California medical license
• MD or DO degree from an accredited program
• Completed an accredited Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program
• Board certified or eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Applicant's materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Research
• Statement of Teaching

• 3 required (contact information only)

Job Location

San Francisco, CA