Clinical Instructor of Medicine (Practitioner) Division of Rheumatology

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 a Physician Assistant position in the Division of Rheumatology. The division provides clinical services at the USC Health Sciences Campus (HSC), which includes the Keck University Hospital of USC and the Kenneth Norris Cancer Hospital. The Rheumatology Division provides inpatient consultative services that include General, rheumatologic Diseases The PA, under the direction of a Rheumatology Attending, assists in the care of patients with a variety of rheumatologic diseases. The PA will also assist other personnel to ensure high quality delivery of patient care and services to this patient population. He/She will medically manage patients and dictates clinic notes in the inpatient and ambulatory setting. Orders medications, diagnostic tests, and treatment related to their illnesses and track results timely. Maintains records in Keckcare (Cerner) accordingly. Responsible for routine medical management review of patients with collaborating physician(s). Be available to meet with hospitalized patients for this population as needed. Acts as a liaison between patient(s) and multiple medical/surgical disciplines involved in patient care; communicates plan of care with referring physicians and works to maintain and establish relationships with referring physicians

The annual base salary range for this position is 125,000-$175,000.  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.

Minimum Field of Expertise/Required License and Certification: Clinical nursing experience. Applicants must have a valid and current CA PA license, and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. A fire and safety certification is required. If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date.

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.