Osteopathic Principles and Practice Clinical Faculty (full time) - College of Medicine

JOB SUMMARY : Osteopathic Principles and Practice Clinical Faculty are well versed and experienced in all phases of Osteopathic Medicine and have achieved a specific level of expertise.

Responsibilities of the successful candidate will include teaching in the Osteopathic Principles and Practices course as a table trainer and offering lecture presentations to first and second year osteopathic medical students.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The following are a list of Academic Exercises that may be required as a member of the Clinical Faculty from time to time :

• Serve as an instructor and table trainer in the OPP course;
• Serve as an instructor in the Clinical Examination course;
• Serve as a Problem Based Learning Facilitator, on an as-needed basis;
• Assist in supervision of OMS students at a clinic for underserved in Bradenton;
• Assist in Simulation Lab supervision on an as needed basis;
• Prepare course syllabus in detail, to include, all assignments, readings both for laboratory exercises and discussions (examinations) that will guide the student through the rigorous curriculum;
• Interview prospective candidates for the College of Medicine (COM);
• Serve on Committees, as assigned and as Advisor to assigned students and at least one club;
• Provide, at minimum, two scholarly activity or research project yearly;
• Preparation of educational tools (A / V, demonstration models, lectures, lesson plans etc.); Preparation of demonstrations, lectures, small group discussions, and the selection of suggested and required reading from various sources, and coordinating these educational tools with other faculty members;
• Prepare evaluation tools that will aid in the evaluation of students’ work product and help to identify students that are discovered to be weak in various areas;
• Attend Team meetings approved by COM that require advancement of your profession;
• Must be able to take direction and receive assignments from the Assistant Dean of Pre-Clinical Education;
• Faculty member will contribute and be responsible for overall student success, including, but not limited to, advising and student outcomes;
• Faculty member will contribute directly to the Mission of LECOM embodying the essence of Osteopathic Principles and Practices by assisting with Institutional fundraising and participating in the LECOM Scholarship Auction;
• Faculty member will participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience;
• Faculty member will commit to being a representative of LECOM by being actively involved in the community, including, but not limited to, serving on Boards, participating in community fundraisers and overall outreach;
• Must be available for work during the hours assigned, for student instruction and clinic development; and
• Accept other duties assigned / needed for the Institution’s needs.

EEO / AA / M / F / Vets / Disabled

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS : Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Must adhere to the AOA code of ethics, according to your profession;
• Knowledge of general medical coding and related information in the field;
• Compliance with State and Federal Regulations and Safety Protocols, at the clinic level;
• Knowledge of student and patient’s privacy ( FERPA, HIPAA etc.);
• Follow proper OSHA and safety guidelines; Protect equipment (office, facility etc.);
• Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suit Word, PowerPoint and Excel ) and accurate data entry skills;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Must be accurate and attentive to detail;
• Must be trained and certified on the Institutional Data System;
• Maintaining an established work schedule;
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy;
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through;
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands;
• Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;
• Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed / assigned for the clinic needs;
• The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;
• The ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM; and
• The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and experience equivalent to : degree required; teaching experience in academia with two to five (2-5) years’ or more of experience practicing preferred.

Special certification in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine is not essential and individual faculty review sessions will be available upon request.

The successful candidate must have a Florida medical license or the ability to get one.