Physician Faculty (part time)

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine • Erie, PA

186d

About The Position

Physician Faculty members are well versed and experienced in all phases of Osteopathic Medicine and have achieved a specific level of expertise. Responsibilities of the successful candidate may include teaching in the Osteopathic Principles and Practices course, participating in the History & Physical Examination course, and facilitating in the problem-based learning (PBL) curriculum. The successful candidate may also advise medical students and interview applicants, and will contribute to the mission of the college through research and service.

Requirements

• D.O. or M.D. degree required
• Teaching experience in academia with two to five (2-5) years' or more of experience practicing preferred
• Must have a PA medical license or the ability to get one
• Must adhere to the AOA or AMA 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
• Strong communications skills are essential as well as computer literacy (MS Office Suite [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
• Must have great skills in diagnosis and treatment planning in general dentistry
• 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
• The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner

Responsibilities

• Serve as an instructor in various Clinical Examination courses
• Serve as instructor in the OPP course
• Serve as a Problem Based Learning Facilitator
• Assist in Simulation Lab supervision on an as needed basis
• Interview prospective candidates for the College of Medicine (COM)
• Serve on committees, as assigned and as advisor to assigned students and student club
• Work on scholarly activity and/or a research project yearly
• Preparation of educational tools (A/V, demonstration models, lectures, lesson plans, etc.)
• Preparation of clinical exercises that parallel real-life clinic protocol and procedure by means of case based models
• 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 Associate Dean of Preclinical Education
• 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
• Must be available for work during the hours assigned, for student instruction and clinic development
• Contribute and be responsible for overall student success, including, but not limited to, advising and student outcomes
• 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
• Participate in scholarly activity so to enrich and broaden the student learning experience
• 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
• Accept other duties assigned/needed for the Institution's needs

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Educational Services
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