Director of Clinical Services, College of Naturopathic Medicine

University of Western States • Portland, OR

11d

About The Position

The director of clinical services, college of naturopathic medicine, provides direction, scheduling, coordination, and support for naturopathic clinical educators and student clinicians. The director coordinates and provides oversight for the administration of the activities associated with the NMD program clinical education. The director may serve as a clinical supervisor, an academic instructor, and provide clinical coverage as needed. The person in this position will work closely with the dean and the clinical faculty to develop and implement naturopathic care that is competency-based. The director provides input into clinic system protocols/procedures related to patient care.

Requirements

• Doctor of naturopathic medicine degree with strong clinical knowledge and skills.
• Active Oregon naturopathic medicine license (in good standing)
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certificate.
• Five or more years naturopathic medical practice experience
• Professional demeanor and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with administrators, faculty, and students.
• Ability to follow instructions closely and then work independently with minimal oversight or supervision.
• Ability to solve problems and make effective decisions in matters requiring an immediate response, subject to supervisor approval.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and work efficiently.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changes in work environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to function in team environments.
• Ability to understand and exercise discretion.
• Ability to use good judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality patient care.
• Compliance with applicable privacy and security requirements, e.g., HIPAA, FERPA.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education teaching & clinical skills assessment.
• Relevant experience in higher education
• Adaptability to changing environments and situations and capacity to learn new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Clinical supervisor support and supervision (25%)
• Support clinical supervisors in the clinical setting, including providing feedback to clinical educators regarding academic and clinical performance.
• Report regularly to the dean on any naturopathic student clinician, or clinical educator concerns related to curriculum attainment, professionalism on the job, or patient care concerns.
• Communicate regularly on clinical education related matters to the dean.
• Communicate professionally and regularly with clinical educators through meetings and in writing as appropriate.
• Quality patient care (10%)
• Provide or arrange coverage for clinical educators for patient care as needed.
• Provide training and oversight to assure follow-through of quality improvement initiatives.
• Assure the provision of high quality, evidence-informed patient care.
• Develop and implement clinical policies, protocols, and practices
• Student clinician competency assessment and administrative support (25%)
• Support the implementation and completion of clinical competency assessments for naturopathic student clinicians overseen by clinical educators in accordance with established evaluation criteria/rubrics.
• Collaborate with clinical assessment team and dean to develop and implement competency exercises.
• Collaborate with assessment team, dean, and director of academic assessment to monitor and review competencies targets.
• Clinical administration (25%)
• Collaborate with the dean on clinical rotation educational activities to ensure compliance with the institutional mission, strategic objectives, policies, accreditation requirements, and legal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide direct supervision, direction, and support of the day-to-day activities and operations in the clinical internship including attainment of graduation requirements.
• Provide oversight and management, coordinating with the clinical internship administration, of offsite clinical rotations.
• Provide oversight of the function of the laboratory and the naturopathic apothecary.
• Provide oversight of clinic supplies inventory and ordering, including medical supplies, laboratory supplies, and educational supplies.
• Organize and oversee Grand Rounds, outreach events, and clinic graduation requirements.
• Participate in various committees: Clinic Committee, Naturopathic Apothecary Committee, and various academic committees.
• Represent the College, the University, and the naturopathic profession to outside agencies, institutions, and the public in support of the missions of the College and the University.
• Program development and outreach (15%)
• In cooperation with the dean and the faculty, oversee the ongoing review and development of the program of study.
• Attend training opportunities for curriculum, faculty development and administration.
• Participate with external institutions and professional associations to develop naturopathic educational curricula and outcomes criteria and share best practices; occasional travel may be required.
• Communicate and coordinate as needed with other schools, colleges and departments in the University in support of the educational mission of the College and the University.
• Support the College in maintaining accreditation with the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education and other agencies.
• Maintain licensure in the state of Oregon.
• Continue to develop professionally through continuing education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance plan options.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 10% match after one year.
• Tuition waiver eligibility for UWS academic programs after one year of employment.
• Free and reduced cost care in the campus health center for employees and their immediate family members.
• Paid vacation, sick, wellness time and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees