The Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) of the University of Southern California (USC) and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) in the Department of Pediatrics at USC and the Department of Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine in the Division of Comfort and Palliative Care at CHLA, are actively seeking a full-time faculty member for the position of Palliative Care Attending Physician with an academic appointment at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Clinician Educator).

Founded in 1880, the University of Southern California (USC) stands as the largest private employer in Los Angeles. Joining USC means becoming a part of a world-class research university and the esteemed "Trojan Family," consisting of faculty, students, and staff.

The Division of Comfort and Palliative Care at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles offers a consultative service to patients, their families, and medical staff. Comprising of physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, psychologists, and administrative support, the team aims to promote healing, provide comfort, alleviate suffering, and create a supportive environment in collaboration with the healthcare community.

The ideal candidate for this role is passionate about interprofessional palliative care, capable of collaborative work with referring providers, and dedicated to serving underserved populations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, expertise in pain and symptom management, and comfort in providing end-of-life care for patients with complex medical conditions are essential. Responsibilities include providing palliative medicine consultation and ongoing care in hospital and ambulatory settings, as well as communicating with primary medical teams. Additionally, the division hosts an ACGME accredited hospice and palliative medicine fellowship, requiring the physician's participation in interprofessional educational activities with fellowship, residency, and student trainees. Opportunities for research, quality improvement efforts, and leadership cultivation are also available within the Division.

The annual base salary range for this position is $198,731-$231,511.  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.

This position offers an excellent opportunity in beautiful Southern California.

Requirements:

Board certified or board eligible in Hospice and Palliative MedicineBoard certified in Pediatrics; consideration given to board certification in Family Practice, Pediatric Anesthesiology, and other pediatric specialtiesActive medical license in the State of California

If interested, please apply using the provided link.

For further inquiries, please contact:

Rosie Zesati, MAM, C-TAGME

rzesati@chla.usc.edu

Academic appointment through USC Keck School of Medicine is available at a level appropriate to training and experience. USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. CHLA and USC greatly values diversity and is committed to building a vibrant and culturally diverse community of faculty that best reflects the patients and families that we serve. Individuals from underrepresented groups in medicine are especially encouraged to apply.