Division Chief of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Associate or Professor of Clinical OB/GYN

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 Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, is seeking a full-time faculty member to join the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) and serve as the Division Chief. This is a full-time position. Academic rank will be commensurate with experience.

The Division Chief of REI provides administrative and clinical leadership for the division in alignment with the enterprise mission, vision, values, and goals. The Division Chief is expected to lead and manage the REI division, including supervising and mentoring faculty members, coordinating clinical activities, and ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory standards. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with LA General Medical Center, HRC Fertility, and all affiliated partners to help develop programmatic goals and oversee the overall USC operation. The Division Chief collaborates with many stakeholders including, but not limited to: the Department Chair; physician leadership including other division chiefs; researchers; the department administrator; HRC Fertility executives, administrators, functions, and departments; the designated institutional official and teaching administration. The Division Chief is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the Chair of the Department.

The new faculty member will perform clinical duties in In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) at USC Fertility, perform independent clinical research, teach medical student and residents in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and fellows in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. The physician will be performing ultrasound examinations, managing patients undergoing IVF treatment, and performing egg retrieval, endoscopic surgery and embryo transfer procedures. The physician must be licensed by the Medical Board of California and must be board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. They must also be board certified in the subspecialty of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

The physician must demonstrate an ability to conduct research, either in the clinical or translational arena. The physician must have an ability and willingness to teach at all levels: Medical students, residents, and fellows. The new faculty member will be expected to mentor residents and fellows and present lectures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current valid license/certification to practice medicine in the state of California, DEA certificate, and CPR certification
• Board certification in OB/GYN
• Board certification in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility
• Excellent interpersonal skills in order to effectively interact with supervisors, physicians, nurses, other staff, students, patients, and their families, etc
• Possess a high degree of confidentiality, discretion, professionalism, and leadership skills
• Minimum of 5 years since completion of fellowship

Job Accountabilities:

Administrative:

• Lead and manage the REI division, including supervising and mentoring faculty members, coordinating clinical activities, and ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory standards
• Work collaboratively to help develop programmatic goals and oversee the REI Division in collaboration with the affiliate organization, HRC Fertility. Serve as Medical Director of the practice overseeing operations and organizational development.
• Review and optimize clinical operations to decrease costs and/or improve quality of the clinical practice. Proactive and efficiently develop and monitor physician staffing models to ensure coverage at LA General Medical Center and clinic satellites. Oversee and monitor day to day coverage needs proactively and manage urgent coverage needs for all sites. Effectively leverage current infrastructure and develop a thoughtful plan for evolving infrastructure and org chart to ensure scalability in anticipation of future continued growth.

Clinical:

• Obtains detailed and accurate medical histories from patients. Performs appropriate physical examinations, delineates problems, and records the information

• Develops and implements patient management plans, including the coordination of referrals to specialty and social services, the recording pf progress notes, and the provision of continuity of care
• Arranges follow-up plans as appropriate for patients' medical problems, and ensures that patients understand discharge instructions, and follow-up planning
• Devises expedited diagnostic and treatment plans to address the patients' acute medical needs
• Performs and/or interprets common laboratory, radiological, and other diagnostic procedures
• Performs medical procedures such as egg retrievals, embryo transfers, and manages complications of OB/GYN conditions
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding compliance with prescribed therapeutic regimens, family planning, and emotional problems of daily living and health maintenance
• Counsels patients on medical and psychological problems, and provides medical treatment where appropriate, such as for minor illnesses

Education:

• Teaches, mentors, and lectures to medical students, residents, and fellows

Research:

• Performs independent research of a clinical or translational nature leading to timely promotion

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties any time

Qualified candidates should respond with a letter of interest, CV, and three recommendation letters to Carissa Padua (mariellecarissa.padua@med.usc.edu), Special Project Manager in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

The annual base salary range for this position is $400,000-$450,000 with opportunities for bonus payment based on clinical activity. 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, 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