Physiatrist Faculty Position

Physiatrist Faculty Position

The Department of Neurosurgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA currently seeks applicants for a physiatrist faculty position at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level (HS Clinical series) with focus and expertise on cranial and spinal neurological disorders.

The physiatrist will work with an interdisciplinary team including neurosurgeons, advanced practice providers (APP), and physical and occupational therapists. The physiatrist will hold clinics at one or more UCLA Health clinic locations and see inpatient and outpatient consults. Clinics will also include performing and interpreting electrodiagnostic studies and evidence-based interventions. The physiatrist should be familiar with examining and supporting the needs of acute and chronic neurologic diseases. This entails initial and follow-up assessments of motor function and functional needs including the evaluation and management of pain, management of baclofen pumps, neuromuscular injections, injections for pain, assessment of orthotics, and the management of medications. Furthermore, clinical and research expertise in the rehabilitation treatment of motor, sensory, pain, and functional perturbations associated central and peripheral nervous system injury conditions are sought.

Qualifications: The candidate must possess an outstanding record of clinical excellence, academic productivity, and a demonstrated commitment to education. Candidates must have an M.D. degree or equivalent, and eligibility for California medical licensure. Candidates must be board certified or eligible and have completed their fellowship training in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Compensation and academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

Required Documents: Candidates should submit a letter of interest and CV addressed to: Chair of the Search Committee (Physiatry), Department of Neurosurgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA via UCLA Academic Recruit. Candidates should also provide a personal statement, as well as three letters of recommendation, uploaded to the UCLA Recruits website. Candidates should also provide a Diversity Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity through research, teaching, and/or service.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.