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Assistant/Associate Health Sciences Clinical Professor/ Physical Therapist: Neurologic

UCSF

San Francisco, CA • On-site

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Assistant/Associate Health Sciences Clinical Professor/ Physical Therapist: Neurologic

The UCSF Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science is seeking full-time members in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor series (at the ranks of Assistant or Associate Professor) to provide Physical Therapy services to the UCSF Physical Therapy Faculty Practice, and to support its teaching programs administered in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science.

The UCSF Faculty Practice serves a broad range of patients (adolescents to elders) with a variety of musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, integumentary, and cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitative needs of patients living with and beyond cancer and other chronic illnesses. The applicants for this position are expected to:

  • Practice evidence based, high quality care
  • Teach students in the clinical setting
  • Represent the Faculty Practice 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 or equivalent degree.
  • Be board-certified or board eligible in Neurologic specialty.
  • 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.
  • Neurologic 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 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.

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