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.

USC Student Health, Division of Family Medicine at the Keck School of Medicine is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated full-time clinical faculty members to join our team (Clinical Instructor of Family Medicine-Practitioner). This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes the well-being of college students. In addition to seeking well rounded clinical Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, successful candidates are expected to have interest and experience in college health. You will be responsible for providing excellent medical care to students, diagnosing and treating various medical conditions and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.  

USC Student Health provides comprehensive and personalized health care to a diverse student population. Our mission is to offer high-quality care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you'll play a vital role in improving the health and well-being of students at one of the nation's top universities. 

Essential Duties:

• Under physician supervision, performs medical assessments of patients. 

•  Establishes and monitors a medically appropriate level of care for patients. Stresses health education and preventive medical care, where appropriate. 

• Obtains complete or focused medical histories from patients. Performs appropriate physical examinations, as situation dictates. Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records and prepares reports, as needed. 

• Devises diagnostic treatment plans to address patients’ medical needs. Orders and interprets lab tests, electrocardiograms, x rays, and spirometry tests as needed. 

• Identifies unstable or high level of care patients and makes arrangements for transfer to appropriate facilities. Refers patients for medical and/or other treatment, when appropriate. 

• Performs medical procedures such as suturing and wound care and manages conditions produced by infection or trauma, based on privileges approved by medical staff. 

• Provides non-surgical care for injuries. 

• Arranges medical follow-up plan(s), as appropriate. Ensures patients understanding of discharge instructions and follow-up planning. 

• Works with Counseling Services staff in cases presenting with mental health problems. 

• Ensures compliance with regulatory, legal, and departmental requirements. Ensures compliance with documentation requirements as specified by USC Student Health, USC Care, and other accrediting agencies. 

• Maintains professional affiliations, licenses, and certifications. Stays current on developments in the field of medicine. 

• Attends and participates in patient care meetings, clinic meetings, and other events, as required. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

• Preferred – 4 or more years' experience in ambulatory care setting. 

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 annual base salary range for this position is $132,000 - $170,000. 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.