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Assistant/Associate Health Sciences Clinical or Clinical X Professor/ Physical Therapist: Orthopedic

University of California - San Francisco
United States, California, San Francisco
Nov 10, 2024

Application Window


Open date: June 26, 2024




Most recent review date: Thursday, Oct 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.




Final date: Friday, Dec 26, 2025 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

Assistant/Associate Health Sciences Clinical or Clinical X Professor/ Physical Therapist: Orthopedic

The UCSF Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science is seeking full-time members in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor or Clinical X 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
  • Be board-certified or board eligible in Orthopedics
  • 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
  • Orthopedic outpatient experience


Applicants must meet all of the requirements by the time of hire. Applicants' materials must list current and/or 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.

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, statement of contributions to diversity and the names and email addresses for five references at: https://aprecruit.ucsf.edu/JPF05101.

The mission of the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science is to provide evidence-based, patient- centered physical therapy services for the community, and to educate scholarly, socially sensitive clinicians, educators, and researchers in physical therapy and rehabilitation science who will lead the profession into the next century. Physical therapy students and clinical faculty participate as part of a team within an environment of health care that is patient focused and directed towards building the scientific base of clinical practice, with an eye toward equity, quality, accessibility, and efficiency.

Our patient care and our practice community are enhanced by a diverse and engaged group of faculty providers. We value diversity across all spectrums (ethnicity, ability level, sexual and gender identities, religious and spiritual freedoms, and all other demographics) and invite candidates to join our team!

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 $112,500 - $176,000. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. The total negotiated salary for this position will include the base salary plus the negotiated component, determined at the time of offer.


Application Requirements
Document requirements
  • Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).


  • Cover Letter


  • Statement of Research (Optional)


  • Statement of Teaching


  • Statement of Contributions to Diversity - Please see the following page for more details: Contributions to Diversity Statement


  • Misc / Additional (Optional)


Reference requirements
  • 5 required (contact information only)

About UC San Francisco

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.

UC San Francisco seeks candidates whose experience, teaching, research, or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.


Job location
San Francisco, CA
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