Location: Bradenton,FL, USA
Osteopathic Principles and Practice Clinical Faculty (full time) - College of Medicine
Overview
Date Posted:
9/11/2024
Location:
Bradenton
Address:
5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.
City:
Bradenton
State:
FL
Country:
United States of America
Category:
Education
Employment Status:
Full-time
Description
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
Minimum Requirements
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 (i.e. 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 [i.e. 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: D.O. 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.