Clinical Skills Educator - IllinoisCOM

Responsibilities

• Facilitate small-group instruction during Clinical skills and/or OMM laboratory sessions under the direction of the Course Director.
• Demonstrate, observe, and guide student performance of physical exam, clinical skills and osteopathic palpation, diagnosis, and manipulative techniques with emphasis on correct hand placement, patient positioning, and operator body mechanics.
• Provide individualized formative feedback to students to enhance psychomotor skill acquisition and professional growth.
• Reinforce foundational concepts in osteopathic philosophy, anatomy, biomechanics, and clinical application.
• Ensure all teaching activities uphold student, patient, and faculty safety standards.
• Collaborate with Course Directors and fellow faculty to maintain standardization and consistency in technique instruction and terminology across lab sections.
• Participate in faculty calibration or training sessions as scheduled by the department.
• Provide feedback to operations and/or course leadership regarding lab flow, student engagement, and curricular improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• DO or MD with appropriate training and skills OR healthcare professional (e.g., PA, NP, PT, RN, MA, etc.) with appropriate training and clinical experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detailed oriented and have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy skills with the ability to access Microsoft Office platforms in addition to other online resources to review preparatory materials for each experience.
• Knowledge of student and patient privacy (i.e. FERPA, HIPAA, etc.).
• At least 3 years of clinical practice and teaching experience.
• Experience in training osteopathic medical students in a clinical setting.
• Experience as an instructor with adult learners.
• Motivation to contribute to OMM department growth.
• Commitment to collaborative, interprofessional education.

Benefits

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