Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Part-Time)

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The Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Part-Time) to join the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California.  This is a part-time position.

The new faculty member is expected to perform clinical duties at Los Angeles General Medical Center, perform independent clinical research, teach medical students, residents in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and fellows in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

Physician will be performing ultrasound examinations, managing the stimulations of patients undergoing IVF treatment, and performing egg retrieval, and embryo transfer procedures. Physician must be licensed by the Medical Board of California and must be board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.  They must also be board eligible in the subspecialty of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

Physician must demonstrate an ability to conduct research, either in the clinical or translational arena.  Physicians must have an ability and willingness to teach at all levels:  Medical students, residents, and fellows.  The new faculty member will be expected to mentor residents and fellows and present lectures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current valid license/certification to practice medicine in the state of California, DEA certificate, and CPR certification
• Board certification in OB/GYN
• Board eligible in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
• Excellent interpersonal skills in order to effectively interact with supervisors, physicians, nurses, other staff, students, patients, and their families, etc
• Possess a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism

Job Accountabilities:

• Obtains detailed and accurate medical histories from patients. Performs appropriate physical examinations, delineates problems, and records the information

• Develops and implements patient management plans, including the coordination of referrals to specialty and social services, the recording pf progress notes, and the provision of continuity of care
• Arranges follow-up plans as appropriate for patients’ medical problems, and ensures that patients understand discharge instructions, and follow-up planning
• Devises expedited diagnostic and treatment plans to address the patients’ acute medical needs
• Performs and/or interprets common laboratory, radiological, and other diagnostic procedures
• Performs medical procedures such as egg retrievals, embryo transfers, and manages complications of OB/GYN conditions
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, family planning, and emotional problems of daily living and health maintenance
• Counsels patients on medical and psychological problems, and provides medical treatment where appropriate, such as for minor illnesses
• Teaches, mentors, and lectures to medical students, residents, and fellows
• Performs independent research of a clinical or translational nature leading to timely promotion
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties any time

Qualified candidates should respond with a letter of interest, CV, and three recommendation letters to Carissa Padua (MarielleCarissa.Padua@med.usc.edu), Special Project Manager in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

The annual base salary for this position is $66,560. 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, affirmative action 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 will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance