Performs medical services and performs other related work as required for the well being of patients at a medical facility. Assesses and evaluates patients with a variety of medical and/or surgical conditions. Obtains patient history and performs a complete or focused physical examination and procedures, as needed. Devises a diagnostic and treatment plan to address patients' medical needs.
Essential Duties:
- Performs medical assessments of patients. Assesses and evaluates patients with a variety of medical and/or surgical conditions. Establishes and monitors a medically appropriate level of care for patients. Stresses health education and preventive medical care, where appropriate.
- Obtains complete or focused medical histories from patients. Performs appropriate physical examinations, as situation dictates. Maintains accurate and up-to-date medical records and prepares reports, as needed.
- Devises diagnostic treatment plans to address patients’ medical needs. Orders laboratory and radiologic tests. Interprets laboratory, radiologic, cardiographic, etc. tests. Prescribes and administers medications, vaccines, and other treatments, as needed.
- Identifies unstable or high level of care patients and makes arrangements for transfer to appropriate facilities. Refers patients for medical and/or other treatment, when appropriate.
- Performs medical procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing and wound care and manages conditions produced by infection or trauma.
- Arranges medical follow-up plan(s), as appropriate. Ensures patients’ understanding of discharge instructions and follow-up planning.
- Works with Counseling Services staff in cases presenting with mental health problems.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory, legal, and departmental requirements. Ensures compliance with documentation requirements as specified by JCAHO and other accrediting agencies.
- Maintains professional affiliations, licenses, certifications, etc. Stays current on developments in the field of medicine.
- Attends and participates in patient care meetings, clinic meetings, and other events, as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Required Qualifications:
- Req MD Degree in Medicine. OR
- Req D.O. Degree in Medicine.
- Req 1 year Experience as M.D. or D.O.
- Req Ability to provide diagnostic treatment and counseling services.
- Req Ability to analyze situations and take effective action.
- Req Excellent interpersonal skills in order to interact with supervisors, physicians, nurses, other staff, students, patients and their families, etc.
- Req Possess a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Pref 2 years Experience as M.D. or D.O.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Req Medical Doctor Current valid license/certification to practice medicine in the state of California.
- Req Specialty Certification Board certified with current certificate in specialty area.
- Req DEA Certificate
- Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire, and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
The annual base salary range for this position is $220,064.00 - $363,105.00. 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 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.
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.
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