Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine (Part-Time)

The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the "Trojan Family," which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.

The Division of Street Medicine, within the Department of Family Medicine is seeking a board-certified Family Physician or Internist with experience in HIV Medicine for a part-time (1 day per week) faculty position at the Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine (Clinician Educator) level or higher.  The ideal candidate is a skilled clinician and educator ready to dedicate themselves to support our patients experiencing unsheltered homelessness and living with HIV.  

The part-time HIV Physician will engage in direct patient care, as well as supervising learners including medical students, PA students, Family Medicine residents and HIV Fellows.  All patient care is field based, either on the street or at interim housing sites.

This is a part-time, in-person faculty position at the Alhambra, CA office.

Description of USC Street Medicine

At the forefront of health care innovation, USC Street Medicine is a groundbreaking collaboration of interdisciplinary professionals dedicated to improving the lives of the unhoused. With a strong commitment to health care justice, our program combines medical expertise, social service outreach, and cutting-edge research to address the unique challenges faced by the unhoused community in Los Angeles.  Street Medicine is health care designed to meet the specific needs of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness, and delivered to them in their own environment – in the street, under bridges, in parks, wherever they may be.

Description of the Department of Family Medicine

Our Vision: Family Medicine is a leader in Health and Social Justice for all.

Our Mission: We drive innovation in research, education, clinical care and public health with respect, compassion and joy.  We do this in partnership with diverse individuals, families and communities we serve.  Our guiding principles are: collaboration, inclusivity, innovation, joy at work, integrity, and excellence.

The Department of Family Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of USC includes a robust Keck Medicine clinical practice, the Keck Family Medicine Residency Program, the Primary Care Physician Assistant Program, USC Student Health, the National Center on Elder Abuse, medical student education, broad research and educational activities and USC Street Medicine.

Essential Functions of the Street Medicine HIV Physician

•    Provide high quality field-based direct patient care to patients living with HIV and experiencing unsheltered homelessness within their lived environment on the street or wherever they are found.

•    Work collaboratively with other members of the Street Medicine HIV team, including nursing, Community Health Workers and administration.
•    Communicate with Primary Care Street Medicine teams and other clinicians within USC Street Medicine.
•    Supervise clinical learners including, but not limited to Physician Assistant program students, medical students, Family Medicine residents, HIV Fellows and others.
•    Support goals of Quality Improvement within Street Medicine HIV practice.
•    Alignment with the mission, vision, values of USC Street Medicine and the Department of Family Medicine

Experience:

Required:
Medical Degree
Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Minimum 1 year post-residency experience including caring for patients living with HIV

Preferred:
AAHIV Certification or Board Certification in Infectious Diseases

USC values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.

The hourly rate range for this position is $108.90 - $115.40. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.