Neurorehabilitation Physiatrist, Medical Director

Application Window Open date: May 28, 2026 Next review date: Saturday, Jun 27, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) 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 a Physiatrist to serve as Medical Director of the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility and Service Leader of PM&R Neurorehabilitation. This combined leadership and clinical role oversees the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to ensure high‑quality patient care and optimal functional recovery. Responsibilities include directing team conferences, managing complex patient care, supporting referral development, and ensuring appropriate staffing and coverage. As 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. Preferred candidates have 5–10 years of experience in neurorehabilitation and demonstrated leadership in inpatient rehabilitation programs. Selected candidates will be appointed to the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank of the Health Sciences Clinical, Clinical X, or In‑Residence faculty series. The position may be based in San Francisco across the acute hospital and the two existing inpatient rehabilitation facilities. Candidates will participate in clinical care at inpatient and outpatient facilities and are expected to collaborate in clinical and/or basic research and publish results in peer‑reviewed journals. Salary: Minimum base salary is $154,700, governed by the UC Health Sciences Compensation Plan. Overall compensation can be higher based on qualifications, productivity, and negotiated components. Requirements 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 must list pending qualifications upon submission Application Requirements Curriculum Vitae – must clearly list current and pending qualifications (board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.) Cover Letter Statement of Research Statement of Teaching Reference Contact Information – 3 required About UC San Francisco As a University employee, you must comply with all applicable University policies and collective bargaining agreements. Federal, state, or local governmental directives may impose additional requirements. 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. UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and alignment with PRIDE values and Principles of Community. As a condition of employment, finalists must disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years indicating wrongdoing. “Misconduct” includes violations of policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous employment. Relevant policies: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy; UC Anti-Discrimination Policy; APM‑035: affirmative action and nondiscrimination in employment. Job location San Francisco, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - San Francisco