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Posted: 31-Mar-25
Location: Los Angeles, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $250,000-$265,000
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Internal Number: 01and022026
The University of Southern California program in Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care is seeking experienced board eligible or certified palliative medicine physicians to join as faculty at the Clinical Assistant Professor level for the multi-hospital based and growing palliative care program in the vibrant and diverse city of Los Angeles. Our team provides care to the medically complex, diverse patients seen at the Keck Medical Center of USC and the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center through an inpatient consultation service, and an outpatient clinic.
The USC Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care program has a core mission of providing culturally sensitive clinical care through skilled communication, expert symptom management and consultative collaboration. Teaching is a priority and Palliative Medicine faculty provide core education for all levels of medical training. The program is integrated into the Keck School of Medicine Curriculum, the Department of Medicine Internal Medicine Residency program and provides training to rotating fellows within the departmental training programs. The Palliative Care team also provides training to rotating fellows from other clinical departments such as Oncology, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Psychiatry, Neurology, Anesthesia Pain, and Emergency Medicine. We offer a multitude of opportunities for teaching, research, and community engagement.
The individual chosen for this position will receive an academic appointment at the University of Southern California and be based in the Keck School of Medicine, Department of Medicine in the Division of Hospital and Palliative Medicine . Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications.
The annual base salary range for this position is $250,000-$265,000, depending on professional experience and academic rank at the time of hire. 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.
All new-hired faculty moving from out of the Los Angeles area are eligible for up to $10K in relocation assistance with the use of a USC-approved vendor.
USC provides a broad range of benefits to help protect your (and your family’s) health, wealth and future – like health insurance, wellness programs, generous retirement plan options, life insurance, and tuition benefits.
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. We strongly value diversity and are committed to equal opportunity in employment. People of all gender identities, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
For questions about the position, please contact Peter Phung, Medical Director of Palliative Medicine: peter.phung@med.usc.edu
Please send us your CV and Letter of Interest today:
hollygun@med.usc.edu
Applicants must have completed residency in Internal Medicine, be board-certified or board-eligible in Hospice & Palliative Medicine and hold a current CA State Medical License and a full schedule, fee paid DEA License with a CA address at the time of credentialing.
