Physiatrist Faculty Position

Position overview

Position title : HS Assistant Clinical Professor HS Associate Clinical Professor

Salary range : The salary range for this position is $181,400- $247,800. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation beyond this base salary.

Review timeline : Candidate will be reviewed every 2 years after initial appointment.

Application Window

Open date : October 10, 2025

Next review date : Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 at 11 : 59pm (Pacific Time). Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date : Thursday, Apr 30, 2026 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 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, assessment of orthotics, and the management of medications. The role includes clinical and research expertise in rehabilitation treatment of motor, sensory, and functional perturbations associated with central and peripheral nervous system injury conditions.

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 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 5 for salary scales. The salary range for this position is $187,400- $255,800. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan, 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 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.

The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which affirms our commitment to doing what’s right, making things better, and being kind. More information is available at the UCLA Cultural North Star.

Department : https : / / www.uclahealth.org / departments / neurosurgery

Qualifications

Basic qualifications : Candidates must have an M.D. degree or equivalent, and eligibility for California medical licensure at time of hire.

Additional qualifications : Candidates must be board certified or eligible and have completed fellowship training in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Application Requirements

Document requirements :

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
• Statement of Research (Optional)
• Statement of Teaching (Optional)
• Reference check authorization release form – Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form
• UCLA Mission Statement – See content about UCLA’s mission and strategic plan. The institution’s goals include deepening engagement with Los Angeles, expanding global reach, enhancing research and teaching, and public service commitments.

Prompt for candidates for recruitment : Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA’s mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service.

Reference requirements : 3-5 required (contact information only). References of serious candidates will be contacted.

Apply link : https : / / recruit.apo.ucla.edu / JPF10639

Help contact : cristinagomez@mednet.ucla.edu

About UCLA

The University 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.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years regarding misconduct.

Note : Additional policies include UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy; UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties; and APM-035 : Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.

Job location

Los Angeles, CA

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