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Assistant/Associate Health Sciences Clinical/Clinical X Professor/ Physical Therapist: Pediatric

The UCSF Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science is seeking full-time member in the Health Sciences Clinical and Clinical X Professor series (at the rank of Assistant/Associate) to provide Physical Therapy services at the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Stad Center for Pediatric Pain, Palliative and Integrated Medicine at Mission Bay, with expertise and documented excellence in evidence-based pediatric practice preferred. The applicant will also support our UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy.

The Stad Center for Pediatric Pain, Palliative, and Integrative Medicine utilizes a wide range of approaches—from cutting-edge medical treatments to time-honored healing practices—to alleviate pain, anxiety, nausea, and other symptoms while promoting overall well-being and recovery. The applicants for this position are expected to:

• Practice evidence based, high quality care
• Teach students in the clinical setting
• Represent our department within UCSF and the surrounding communities
• Maintain an active dialogue with UCSF referring providers and within the UCSF Health community

Basic Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a DPT degree from an accredited DPT Program
• Be board-certified or board eligible as a Pediatric Clinical Specialist
• Current CA State licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of CA to practice
• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification required

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-3 years clinical experience
• Pediatric outpatient experience

Applicants must meet all of the requirements by the time of hire. Applicant’s materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission. The candidates may be asked to participate in teaching in DPT, Residency and/or PhD programming, and will instruct students in the Faculty Practice environments. This position initially is comprised of 95% patient care and 5% teaching. The faculty member is expected to participate in university governance, faculty meetings, departmental administrative meetings, quality assurance programs and continuing education.

The Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science at UCSF is seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in working effectively with individuals from a range of life experiences and backgrounds and who are motivated to provide equitable clinical care, teaching practices and research activity preferred.

Academic rank and salary level will be based on the successful applicant’s experience. Applications will be considered immediately and accepted until these positions are filled. Interested applicants should upload a cover letter, CV, statement of teaching, and the names and email addresses for five references at: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05596.

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary range for this position is $118,000 - $183,500. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

The Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science at UCSF is dedicated to providing evidence-based, patient-centered physical therapy services for the community, and to educating scholarly, socially sensitive clinicians, educators, and researchers who will lead the profession into the future.

We foster an inclusive environment in clinical care, education, and research while building the scientific base of clinical practice with an emphasis on equity, quality, accessibility, and efficiency. Our team thrives through diversity across all spectrums including ethnicity, ability level, sexual and gender identities, religious and spiritual freedoms, and all other demographics.

We welcome individuals committed to advancing equity through mentoring students, serving a wide variety of communities, conducting inclusive research, and promoting collaboration. Physical therapy students and clinical faculty participate as part of a team within a healthcare environment that is patient-focused and responsive to evolving societal needs.

Our vision is to cultivate leaders who will transform physical therapy practice through innovation, compassion, and a dedication to social justice, ensuring excellent care for all populations we serve.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government 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.

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 determining that they committed any misconduct.
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