What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy (OPEN RANK) position at Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry?
Assistant/Associate [Open Rank] Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy - Clinical Manager
Clinical Faculty Position – Occupational Therapy Department, Keck Hospital of USC & Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
The Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California invites applicants for a full-time clinical faculty position serving as Clinical Manager of Occupational Therapy Services at Keck Medical Center of USC. The Clinical Manager reports directly to the Associate Chair of Occupational Therapy Clinical Services. The successful candidate will work in collaboration with current Clinical Managers and Hospital leadership to:
- Manage the daily operations of occupational therapy services, spanning multiple levels of care (i.e., inpatient acute & critical care, acute rehabilitation unit, outpatient)
- Monitor expenses and budgets in alignment with fiscal stewardship goals
- Monitor performance and manage interpersonal issues with faculty and staff
- Develop and implement quality/performance improvement programs for patient care
- Play an active role in promoting and marketing occupational therapy services
- Assist in recruitment and training of faculty, staff, students, and residents
- Work alongside the interdisciplinary team in maintaining compliance with organizational goals and appropriate regulatory agencies.
- Provide direct clinical services as needed
- Support the education and mentorship of USC occupational therapy students and residents.
- Participate in innovation and scholarship activities
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Associate Chair to support the goals of the health system, division, school, and university.
Qualifications include: Leadership/Management experience (outpatient setting preferred), significant experience working in adult physical rehabilitation; and current license to practice occupational therapy in California. This position is available 07/01/2024.
The annual base salary range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000. 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.
USC is an equal opportunity 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 observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources by phone at (213) 821-8100, or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.
USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
Salary : $95,000 - $115,000
