Instructor of Clinical Physical Therapy

USC’s Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy invites applicants for a full-time clinical track faculty position to provide clinical services in the acute care and inpatient rehabilitation unit at our physical therapy department at Keck Hospital or Arcadia Hospital of USC.

This position includes direct patient care responsibilities including patient assessment, treatment planning and documentation in an inter-disciplinary team environment within an academic medical center. Additionally, there will be opportunities for lectures, research, mentoring, and program development.

The Division of Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy has a strong reputation for excellence in physical therapy education. We are seeking an individual with a doctoral degree in Physical Therapy, preferably with 2 years’ experience in acute care and/or an inpatient rehabilitation unit. Experience managing patients in the acute care or ICU setting is preferred. Board certification is preferred. Individuals with a Master’s degree will be considered if they have at least 3 years of relevant experience and expertise.

The annual base salary range for this position is $76,000 - $90,000. 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 [email protected]. 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.

Job ID REQ20095235 Posted Date 07/25/2025

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