Clinical Instructor of Medicine (Practitioner)

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 the position of Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the Division of Medical Oncology – Newport Beach Oncology satellite clinic.  The Hematology Oncology NP/PA under the direction of a Hematologist Oncologist assists in the care of patients with a variety of hematologic oncologic disorders (malignant and non-malignant). The NP/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 dictate clinic notes in the ambulatory clinic. Orders medications, diagnostic studies, and therapeutic procedures related to their illnesses and track results timely. Maintains records in Keckcare (Cerner) accordingly. Responsible for routine medical management review of these patients with collaborating physician(s). Be available to meet with hospitalized patients for this population as needed. Communicates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care. Collaborate with supervising physician and medical director to develop protocols or redefining the management of this patient population, considering clinical acuity and cost perspectives. Will monitor compliance of protocols, and work with QI department for process improvement regarding the care of the hematologic oncologic patients. Provides education and support to patients and families. Provides education to the hospital staff regarding treatment modalities for these patients when needed. Supports and participates in clinical research studies involving patients as appropriate; works closely with physicians as necessary to obtain data for publication. Acts as a liaison between patient(s) and multiple medical/surgical disciplines involved in the care of these patients; communicates plan of care with referring physicians. Works to maintain and establish new relationships with referring physicians; works with clinic leadership team regarding program development, marketing, and target populations

Minimum Field of Expertise/Required License and Certification: Possession of current certificate of completion from a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program. Current and valid California State RN and Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant licenses, and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification. Clinical nursing experience. A fire and safety certification is required. If an applicant does not have this certification upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days (about 4 and a half weeks) of hire, and maintained by renewal before expiration date. 

The annual base salary range for this position is $161.554.00-$226,200.  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.

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.

JOB LOCATION: Orange County - around Newport Beach, CA 
THIS IS A PRACTITIONER POSITION – You will not be teaching NP/PA students.