Musculoskeletal Medicine/Sport Medicine - Academic Clinician - Assistant Professor



Location:

Philadelphia, PA

Open Date:

Jul 18, 2024

Close Date:

Jul 18, 2026

Description:

The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for several Assistant Professor positions in the non-tenure academic clinician track. Expertise is required in the field of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a focus on Musculoskeletal Medicine/Sport Medicine. Applicants must have an M.D., D. O. or equivalent degree. Applicants must have demonstrated excellent qualifications in clinical care. Applicants must be Board Certified or Board Eligible. Candidates should bring to this position expertise through special experiences or additional fellowship training in Musculoskeletal Medicine/Sport Medicine.

Teaching responsibilities include teaching and mentoring of Penn medical students and residents as well as allied professionals.

Clinical responsibilities may include working closely with other surgical and non-surgical teams to provide the highest level of interdisciplinary care to a wide range of patients.  This role will include attending physician for a comprehensive outpatient programs. Applicants must have experience with procedural skills such as lumbar spine injections, as well as joint and soft tissue injections with and without ultrasound guidance.

Selected candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills and leadership abilities to effectively lead our interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams. Candidates should have strong clinical training, well-refined interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and a commitment to furthering our clinical services and advancing our academic missions. As an academic faculty member, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to provide outstanding teaching and mentoring for Penn medical students and residents as well as allied professionals.

The Perelman School of Medicine is a top medical institution in the United States with a rich academic culture. The Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is flourishing and can provide an excellent academic home for career development. Philadelphia has all the amenities of a metropolitan center - professional sports, museums, parks - and provides a great place for working and living.

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/women/individuals with disabilities/protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, University of Pennsylvania, 421 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street,  Philadelphia, PA 19104-6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD).