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 Department of Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California is seeking outstanding applicants to fill an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) position in the Division of Pulmonology/Critical Care and Sleep Medicine.

The APP will work with attending physicians to provide pulmonary and critical care consultation and follow up services in the inpatient and outpatient setting.The APP will also care for pulmonary patients who are admitted to the hospital due to complications of their disorder, complications of their treatment or palliative care.

Common conditions include asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary vascular disease, acute and chronic respiratory failure, pneumonia, pleural effusions, hypoxemia, hypercapnia, and other lung diseases.Responsibilities of this position include complete/comprehensive history and physical examination, ordering and interpretation of diagnostic studies, and prescribing appropriate treatments in collaboration with the attending physician. Other responsibilities include consultation with specialist physicians and other team members regarding findings/changes in patient condition, coordination of care with the patient and providers, initiation and adjustment of treatment in collaboration with the physician and ensuring longitudinal communications with primary and referring providers regarding patient status.  Successful candidates will have strong communication and clinical skills.

Successful candidates will have strong clinical skills and interest in serving a diverse patient population.  We offer a highly competitive salary package with excellent benefits. 

Minimum Field of Expertise: Possession of current certificate of completion from an Advanced Practice Provider program. Current and valid California State RN and/or Advanced Practice Provider licenses, Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Pulmonology experience preferred.

JOB LOCATION: Arcadia, CA

The University of Southern California strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment.  Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.