"Assistant/Associate Health Sciences Clinical or Clinical X Professor/ Physical Therapist: Oncology Inpatient"

Job Description

The UCSF Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science is seeking a full-time member in the Health Sciences Clinical or Clinical X Professor series (at the rank of Assistant or Associate) to provide Physical Therapy services in the inpatient rehabilitation services department at UCSF Parnassus Medical Center, with expertise and documented excellence in evidence-based oncology practice. The applicant will also support our UCSF/SFSU Graduate Program in Physical Therapy.

The UCSF Parnassus Medical Center Rehabilitation Services serves a broad range of adult patients (adolescents to elders) with a variety of diagnoses in settings ranging from critical care to Emergency Department. Our primary clinical teams include Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants working on initiatives including early mobility, delirium reduction, falls reduction, and outcomes improvements in areas such as Orthopedics & Spine, Cardiac, Neurology, Medical/Surgery, Medicine, and Oncology.

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 Oncology 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
• Oncologic inpatient experience
• Completion of Acute Care Residency

Applicants must meet all requirements by the time of hire. The candidates may participate in teaching in DPT, Residency and/or PhD programming, and will instruct students in the Faculty Practice environments. This position is initially 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 diverse backgrounds and who are motivated to provide equitable clinical care, teaching practices, and research activity. Priority will be given to candidates who show evidence of: 1. Teaching and mentoring students who identify as from underrepresented groups; 2. Commitment to providing clinical practice, service and/or volunteer activities to populations, groups, and individuals who identify as underrepresented; 3. Commitment to research, research practices and/or research processes that engage underrepresented communities, participants or groups; 4. Cross-cultural communication and collaboration. Please indicate in your Statement of Contributions to Diversity how you meet at least two (2) of these criteria.

Academic rank and salary level will be based on the successful applicant's experience. 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 practice community are enhanced by a diverse and engaged group of faculty providers. We value diversity across all spectrums and invite candidates to join our team!

The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay. 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.