Clinical Instructor of Medicine (Practitioner) Medical Oncology

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Directly performs or orders appropriate diagnostic studies and interprets finished results.
• Develops and implements long and short range treatment plans.
• Performs procedures such as obtaining specimens, performing injections, immunizations, lumbar punctures, skin biopsies, suturing, wound care and management of conditions produced by trauma or infection.
• Writes orders to increase, decrease or change medication, subject to checking and counter-signing by physician.
• Initiates consultations and monitors scheduling of patients for special tests.
• Identifies and records pertinent progress of patients, updating and summarizing charts, changing orders when appropriate and notifying the responsible physician of changes in the patient's condition.
• Instructs and counsels patients and families regarding preventive care, medical problems, psychological problems, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs. Acts as liaison with governmental agencies such as National Institute of Health and National Cancer Institute. Assists with medical research projects, following medical research protocols. Obtains Investigational Review Board approval for treatment protocols.
• Researches community resources for referral of patients. Refers patients to most appropriate resource based on patients' medical needs and conditions.
• Maintains compliance with established University and department policies and procedures, quality assurance, safety, environmental, infection control and complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Participates in in-service education programs and professional associations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• For NP candidates, possession of current certificate of completion from a Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current and valid California State RN and Nurse Practitioner licenses, and Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Clinical nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Strong clinical skills and interest in serving a diverse patient population in both private and public clinical practice.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in medical terminology and procedures.
• Knowledge of medical research protocols and investigational review board processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

Pay

SALARY RANGE: $152,880.00 TO $226,200.00/annual

Schedule

This position will be hired as a clinical instructor.