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 in adult and pediatric 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 consults. Clinics will also include performing and interpreting electrodiagnostic studies. The physiatrist should be familiar with examining and supporting the needs of chronic neurologic diseases. This entails initial and follow-up assessments of motor function and functional needs including the evaluation of pain, management of baclofen pumps, neuromuscular injections, assessment of wheelchair and orthotic modifications, and the management of medications. Furthermore, clinical and research expertise in the rehabilitation treatment of motor, sensory, 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.
The posted UC salary set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table
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The salary range for this position is $181,400- $247,800. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan (https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnelprograms/files/apm/apm-670.pdf), which provides for eligibility for additional compensation beyond this base salary.
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 https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF09925 and arrange to have 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.
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