Physiatrist - Non-Op Spine

Application Window

Open date : September 9, 2025

Most recent review date : Tuesday, Nov 18, 2025 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 : Tuesday, Mar 9, 2027 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

Physiatrist - Non-Op Spine

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO

Assistant / Associate / Full Level

The University of California, San Francisco, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is recruiting for a board-eligible or board-certified Physiatrist with expertise in the non-operative evaluation and interventional management of patients with disorders of the spine in an academic, multidisciplinary setting.

The selected candidate will primarily practice in Marin and Sonoma Counties but will participate in departmental clinical, teaching, and research activities at other UCSF sites. The selected candidate will be appointed to the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor rank of the Health Sciences (HS) Clinical, Clinical X, or In-Residence faculty series. Clinical activities will include frequent interactions with surgeons and non-operative faculty as a part of an interdisciplinary team that manages spinal disorders. In addition to clinical activities, the selected candidate will teach clinically relevant topics to Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residents and fellows, as well as medical students. There are multiple opportunities to become involved in existing research programs, as well as to develop independent programs.

Applicants should be proficient in joint and epidural (inter-laminar and transforaminal) injections, as well as radiofrequency ablation procedures, at all levels of the spine (including cervical). Experience with spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, and intra-thecal infusions is not required, as our service does not implant the devices used for those treatments. Applicants to this position should be committed to an academic career. The academic mission includes clinical care, teaching, and research. A successful applicant will be able to articulate how they plan to contribute to one or more of these missions.

Requirements :

Applicant must have all requirements met by time of hire :

• Must have a valid California medical license.
• MD or DO degree from an accredited program.
• Completion of an accredited Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program.
• Completion of fellowship training in Interventional Spine or Pain Management, or five years' experience in an interventional spine practice.
• Board certified or eligible in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
• Applicant's materials must list (pending) qualifications upon submission.

Please apply online with CV, Cover Letter, Statement of Research, Statement of Teaching, and provide three reference contact information at

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay, determined by academic rank and step at the time of appointment. See Table 5. The minimum base salary for this position is $154,700. This position is governed by the UC Health Sciences Compensation Plan, APM-670 (), which allows for eligibility for negotiated additional compensation. As such, the total negotiated salary (including base and negotiated components) can be significantly higher and can range up to $900,000, depending on individual qualifications, clinical productivity, and other factors assessed 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

Statement of Teaching

Reference requirements

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.

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.

UCSF is committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with our PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

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.

Job location

San Francisco, CA, Marin Marin County, and Sonoma Counties