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

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

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Open date: October 14, 2024




Most recent review date: Wednesday, Nov 13, 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: Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026 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: Oncology Inpatient

The UCSF Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science is seeking 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 a host of initiatives including early mobility, delirium reduction, falls reduction, and outcomes improvements in the clinical areas of 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 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.

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. Additional guidance on UCSF's Statement to Contributions to Diversity.

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/JPF05270.

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 $118,000 - $183,500. This position includes membership in the health sciences compensation plan which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.


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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