Instructor/Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy (OPEN RANK)

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California invites applications for a full-time Instructor of Clinical Occupational Therapy/Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy (Fixed term) in the acute rehabilitation unit at USC Arcadia Hospital. The position involves developing and implementing OT services and direct patient care in coordination with an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications include advanced practice in neurological rehabilitation, critical care, general acute care, and/or

Qualifications

• Excellent clinical ability with advanced practice in neurological rehabilitation, critical care, general acute care, and/or cardiopulmonary services preferred.
• Experience working in adult physical rehabilitation.
• Current license to practice occupational therapy in California.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement occupational therapy services in coordination with the interdisciplinary team.
• Direct patient care in the acute rehabilitation unit with occasional float to acute care and outpatient OT as needed.
• Ensure compliance with organizational goals and regulatory agencies.

Skills

Neurological rehabilitation

Critical care

General acute care

Cardiopulmonary services

Education

California OT license

Job description

Clinical Faculty Position - Occupational Therapy Department, Keck Hospital of USC & Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center (Hiring for Multiple Positions Across Service Areas)

The Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California (USC) invites applications for multiple full-time clinical faculty positions within the Department of Occupational Therapy at Keck Hospital of USC & Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. We are hiring for distinct roles across several adult rehabilitation service areas, with opportunities for clinicians to float between practice settings as service needs require.

Openings are currently available in:

• Acute care
• Critical care
• Hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation

We welcome applicants with a broad range of experience serving adult physical rehabilitation populations and a current license to practice occupational therapy in California.

• Cardiopulmonary & Transplant rehabilitation
• Lymphedema management (Certified Lymphedema Therapist preferred) and Oncology rehabilitation
• Musculoskeletal & orthopedic rehabilitation
• Chronic condition management (Lifestyle Redesign Certification preferred)
• Hand therapy (Hand Therapy Certification or Certified Hand Therapist preferred)

Assignments will be determined based on clinical expertise, prior experience, and organizational needs, allowing clinicians to work in focused specialty areas or gain exposure to multiple service lines within our dynamic academic medical center. Advance your career in a world-class academic medical center, combining patient care, clinical teaching, and program development in an interdisciplinary team environment. This position is available 9/1/2026.

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.

• Full-time (100%, 40 hours per week)
• Home department code: 1506020000
• Funding Account: 84-3406-6478
• Building location: Keck Medical Center of USC
• Supervisory Organization: Lucy Hosoda
• Anticipated hire date: 09/01/2026
• Type of contract: Annual
• Salary: $80,000-$100,000 FTE. Monthly: $6,666- $8,333 (actual salary to be negotiated based on experience).

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.

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.

Additional Information

The pay range for this position is $80,000-$100,000 plus benefits. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California is committed to ensuring access to and equity in its employment opportunities and 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.