OB/GYN Pelvic Pain Specialist - HS Assistant, Associate or Clinical Professor
The University of California, Los Angeles
About this position
Position Overview
Position title: HS Assistant, Associate or Clinical Professor Salary range: 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.
Application Window
Open date: April 7, 2026 Next review date:Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Saturday, Oct 31, 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
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. The shared values of the DGSOM are expressed in the Cultural North Star, which was developed by members of our community and affirms our unswerving commitment to doing what’s right, making things better, and being kind. These are the standards to which we hold ourselves, and one another. Please read more about this important DGSOM program. 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 All aspects of searches are confidential and all candidates are expected to review and abide by UC Regents Policy 1111 on Statement on Ethical Values and Standards of Conduct
Qualifications
Basic qualificationsMD or DO degree or equivalent Additional qualifications• 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
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter (Optional) Statement of Research (Optional) Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form UCLA Mission Statement - As the nation's premier public research university, UC's mission is the creation, dissemination, preservation and application of knowledge for the betterment of our global society. We have a particular responsibility to the people of California which we express in the excellence of the education we provide, the impact of the research we do, the comprehensive, life-saving medical services we provide, and the public service mission we are devoted to. The University of California promotes the social mobility of its students, equips them with the tools and experience that furthers their ambitions, and regards their accomplishments across the life span as evidence of the profoundly positive impact of higher education. The UCLA campus has expressed these goals in its strategic plan as follows: Deepen our engagement with Los Angeles Expand our reach as a global university Enhance our research and creative activities Elevate how we teach Become a more effective institution Prompt for candidates for recruitment: Reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlight your past contributions and future commitments to advancing UCLA's mission as embodied in the 2023-28 strategic plan. These accomplishments and ambitions may be discussed in the context of describing your teaching, scholarship, and service Statement of Teaching (Optional) Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Contact information for references is being requested but will not be used at this time. Final candidates will be notified in advance if the need to contact references is used as part of the final selection process. Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF10952 Help contact:fearley@mednet.ucla.edu
Job Location
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