Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy

The Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California invites applicants to apply for a clinical faculty position at the Occupational Therapy Faculty Practice. The successful candidate will provide Lifestyle Redesign services to patients with a variety of physical and mental health conditions. The primary functions of this position will include delivering high quality, evidence-based, patient-centered care with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. As a clinical faculty member, candidates will also engage is general service, student-centered and scholarly activities and will be expected to participate in fieldwork education and training to occupational therapy students. Major duties include providing comprehensive patient care including patient evaluation and treatment planning for effective patient outcomes, patient care documentation, attendance at patient care related meetings, participation in interdisciplinary team meetings, and maintenance of an appropriate level of productivity. Collaboration with interdisciplinary team members, participation in instructional activities, and adherence to policies, procedures and safety regulations are key aspects of this role. Candidate must demonstrate knowledge of current practice in the field of Occupational Therapy, effective verbal and written communication skills, and mature and sound judgment.

Qualifications include an earned doctoral degree (OTD, Ph.D.), excellent clinical ability (with clinical experience in Lifestyle Redesign®, mental health, and health promotion and wellness services preferred), experience working with Faculty Practice Area young adults, adults, and older adults, a current license to practice occupational therapy in California, and current BCLS CPR certification and knowledge of emergency first aid procedures.

The annual base salary range for this position is $90,000-$95,000. 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.

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy.  USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu.  Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.