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

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southern California is seeking a full-time clinical track faculty member in the Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy at Keck Hospital in Glendale, California. The role emphasizes outpatient services for cardiovascular and pulmonary patients, requiring a doctoral degree in physical therapy and experience treating these conditions. The salary ranges from $72,000 to $100,000, considering various factors related to qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in physical therapy preferred.
• Two years' experience treating cardiovascular and pulmonary patients preferred.
• Board certification preferred, Master's degree with relevant experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient clinical services in physical therapy.
• Assess and recommend treatments for cardiovascular and pulmonary patients.
• Engage in program development, teaching, and clinical research.

Skills

Experience treating patients with cardiovascular conditions

Experience treating patients with pulmonary conditions

Outpatient setting management

Education

Doctoral degree in physical therapy

Master's degree with 3 years relevant experience

Job description

USC's Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy invites applicants for a full-time clinical track faculty position to provide outpatient clinical services in our physical therapy department at Keck Hospital of USC. This position includes direct patient care responsibilities for multiple populations with an emphasis in the cardiovascular and pulmonary service line. This outpatient service line is involved in assessing and making recommendations for patients prior to heart/lung transplant as well as rehabilitating these patients post‑transplant. We also treat a multitude of other cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions including cystic fibrosis, idiopathic lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, scleroderma, and pulmonary hypertension. Program development will be a focused component of this position and there will also be opportunities for lectures, teaching, clinical research, and mentoring.

The Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy has a strong reputation for excellence in physical therapy education. We are seeking an individual with a doctoral degree in physical therapy, preferably with two years' experience treating patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. Experience managing patients in the outpatient setting is preferred. Board certification is preferred. Individuals with a Master's degree will be considered if they have at least three years of relevant experience and expertise.

The annual base salary range for this position is $72,000 - $100,000. 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.

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