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The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA invites applications for a Health Sciences Assistant, Associate or Full Clinical Professor in the Division of General OB/GYN. This physician will be part of the UCLA Health OBGYN Pelvic Pain Program.

We are seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Obstetrician-Gynecologist with specialized interest and training in the non-surgical management of chronic pelvic pain and vulvodynia to join our team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive, evidence-based care for patients with complex pelvic pain conditions while contributing to medical education, research, and quality improvement initiatives.

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive evaluation and non-surgical management of patients with chronic pelvic pain, vulvodynia, and related conditions including interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome, and pelvic floor dysfunction.
• Develop and implement individualized, multimodal treatment plans incorporating pharmacologic therapies (topical anesthetics, neuromodulating medications, hormonal therapies), trigger point injections, pudendal nerve blocks, and botulinum toxin injections.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary care with pelvic floor physical therapists, pain specialists, psychologists, sexual counselors, gastroenterologists, and urologists.
• Provide patient education regarding pain mechanisms, realistic treatment goals, and long-term management strategies.
• Maintain longitudinal relationships with patients requiring ongoing chronic pain management.

Academic and Educational Responsibilities:

• Teach medical students, residents, and fellows about the evaluation and management of chronic pelvic pain and vulvodynia.
• Develop and deliver educational curricula on trauma-informed care and pelvic musculoskeletal examination techniques.
• Mentor trainees in evidence-based approaches to complex pain conditions.
• Participate in departmental conferences, grand rounds, and continuing medical education programs.

Research and Scholarly Activities:

• Contribute to clinical research in chronic pelvic pain and vulvodynia treatment modalities.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery.
• Present findings at regional and national conferences.
• Publish scholarly work in peer-reviewed journals.

Required Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree or equivalent
• Board certification or board eligibility in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Active or eligible for medical licensure in California
• Demonstrated clinical interest and experience in chronic pelvic pain and vulvodynia management
• Strong commitment to patient-centered, multidisciplinary care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with trigger point injections, nerve blocks, and botulinum toxin administration
• Training in trauma-informed care approaches
• Familiarity with pelvic floor musculoskeletal examination techniques
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary pain management teams
• Prior academic appointment or teaching experience
• Research experience in chronic pain conditions

Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience, credentials and prior accomplishments.

The posted UC Salary Scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. See Table 5 - Summary. The salary range for this position is $250,000-$325,000. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation.

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For questions regarding the position, please contact Ram Parvataneni, M.D. at rkpmd@mednet.ucla.edu.

Letters of interest should be addressed to the search committee chair.

Interested candidates can apply through the UC Recruit System

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