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Instructor/Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy (OPEN RANK)
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What they do
An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$76,536 / year median in California
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Instructor/Assistant Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy (OPEN RANK) University of Southern California United States, California, Los Angeles 3720 Flower Street (Show on map) Sep 12, 2026 Clinical Faculty Position - Occupational Therapy Department, Keck Hospital of USC & Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center (Hiring for Multiple Positions Across Service Areas) The Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California (USC) invites applications for multiple full-time clinical faculty positions within the Department of Occupational Therapy at Keck Hospital of USC & Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center. We are hiring for distinct roles across several adult rehabilitation service areas, with opportunities for clinicians to float between practice settings as service needs require.
Openings are currently available in: Acute care
Critical care
Hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation We welcome applicants with a broad range of experience serving adult physical rehabilitation populations and a current license to practice occupational therapy in California. Clinical opportunities exist across diverse practice areas, including but not limited to: Cardiopulmonary & Transplant rehabilitation
Lymphedema management (Certified Lymphedema Therapist preferred) and Oncology rehabilitation
Musculoskeletal & orthopedic rehabilitation
Chronic condition management (Lifestyle Redesign Certification preferred)
Hand therapy (Hand Therapy Certification or Certified Hand Therapist preferred) Assignments will be determined based on clinical expertise, prior experience, and organizational needs, allowing clinicians to work in focused specialty areas or gain exposure to multiple service lines within our dynamic academic medical center. Advance your career in a world-class academic medical center, combining patient care, clinical teaching, and program development in an interdisciplinary team environment. This position is available 9/1/2026. USC values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply. Full-time (100%, 40 hours per week)
Home department code: 1506020000
Funding Account:
84-3406-6478
Building location: Keck Medical Center of USC
Supervisory Organization:
Lucy Hosoda
Anticipated hire date: 09/01/2026
Type of contract: Annual
Salary:
$80,000-$100,000 FTE.
Monthly:
$6,666- $8,333 (actual salary to be negotiated based on experience). USC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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 will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring ordinance. Additional Information
The pay range for this position is $80,000-$100,000 plus benefits. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California is committed to ensuring access to and equity in its employment opportunities and 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, affirmative action 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. Job
ID REQ20177542
Posted Date 07/15/2026
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Benefits
- Dental Insurance