Clinical Instructor of Orthopaedic Surgery; Fellow-Spine Medicine

Overview

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.

The USC Department of Orthopaedic Surgery seeks to hire a Clinical Instructor (Fellow) to join the Spine Medicine Fellowship. Applications are reviewed each year between April and July with a projected start date in August. The salary range for this position is $50,000 – $85,000. Additional information about the program can be found at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Work alongside physiatrists to gain expertise in multidisciplinary spine management.
• Prescribe physical therapy modalities, orthotics, and pain medications, including adjuvant medications and opiates.
• Receive substantial training in interventional spine procedures such as epidural injections, facet injections, and radio frequency ablation.
• Train in minor surgical procedures, including spinal cord stimulator trials and implants.
• Focus on electrodiagnostic medicine to evaluate patients with spine pain and differentiate disease entities that mimic symptoms of spinal radiculopathy.
• Participate in research opportunities as available.

USC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.