KCOM - Assistant Professor - Family Medicine

About the role

A.T. Still University's Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) family medicine program is seeking an Assistant/Associate Professor/Family Medicine Physician to serve as a core faculty member. The family medicine residency was established in 1975 building on the holistic rural medical education that has been delivered here since Andrew Taylor Still MD opened the first school of osteopathic medicine in Kirksville in 1892. This core faculty will provide clinical supervision, teaching and role modeling for to the family medicine residents and osteopathic medical students. This position will directly support addressing the population healthcare needs this rural community in northeast Missouri.

Requirements

• Reports to the Family Medicine Program Director and Executive Director of Practice Management.
• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Trains and supervises medical students assigned to the clinic.
• Participate in GMEC, subcommittees, task forces, and special and/or internal review committees as requested.
• Work with other Family Medicine faculty to ensure a positive learning climate.
• Facilitate residents' participation in the educational and scholarly activities.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Provides comprehensive medical services for patients on a continuing basis.
• Provides supervision of residents and students in the program.
• Completes assessment of trainees as requested.
• Works with the program director and other faculty to ensure the program meets ACGME standards.
• Participates in departmental and residency program meetings and committees, as assigned.
• Assist in clinical presentation development; this includes integration of case and clinical presentation formats in the current curriculum and development of cases for evolving curriculum.
• Assist in the identification of assessment issues and in the response and resolution to those issues as they effect KCOM students and faculty.
• Assist in the revisions, development and presentation of policies affecting KCOM students and faculty (i.e. learning disabilities policy, Promotion Board changes, etc.).
• Interview KCOM applicants, serve on committees and other duties assigned by the chairperson, associate dean or dean.
• Develop learning objectives, lecture materials and test questions associated with coursework related to existing curricular aspects of internal medicine.
• Submit annual Faculty Activity Report.

Major Job Duties

• Provide supervision and assessment of residents in the Family Medicine Residency Program.
• Provides and manages direct patient care, including physical examinations, evaluations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for a specified patient population.
• Trains and supervises medical students assigned to the clinic.
• Participate in GMEC, subcommittees, task forces, and special and/or internal review committees as requested.
• Work with other Family Medicine faculty to ensure a positive learning climate.
• Facilitate residents' participation in the educational and scholarly activities.
• Directs and coordinates the patient care activities of nursing and support staff as required.
• Follows established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.
• Provides comprehensive medical services for patients on a continuing basis.
• Provides supervision of residents and students in the program.
• Completes assessment of trainees as requested.
• Works with the program director and other faculty to ensure the program meets ACGME standards.
• Participates in departmental and residency program meetings and committees, as assigned.
• Assist in clinical presentation development; this includes integration of case and clinical presentation formats in the current curriculum and development of cases for evolving curriculum.
• Assist in the identification of assessment issues and in the response and resolution to those issues as they effect KCOM students and faculty.
• Assist in the revisions, development and presentation of policies affecting KCOM students and faculty (i.e. learning disabilities policy, Promotion Board changes, etc.).
• Interview KCOM applicants, serve on committees and other duties assigned by the chairperson, associate dean or dean.
• Develop learning objectives, lecture materials and test questions associated with coursework related to existing curricular aspects of internal medicine.
• Submit annual Faculty Activity Report.

Education/Training

• Must have a DO or MD.
• Must be a Board-Certified Family Physician through either the AOA or ABMS.
• Must have Federal DEA Certification.
• Must have an active physician medical license.
• Must have clinical teaching experience.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and effective interpersonal skills.
• Develop, deliver and assess curriculum content for medical students.
• Good organization and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Able to contribute effectively to teams.
• Able to contribute meaningfully to program mission and goals.
• Well-developed problem-solving skills.
• The ability to connect with patients and learners, understanding their challenges and providing support and encouragement.
• A positive and optimistic outlook that fosters a positive learning environment and motivates students.
• The ability to adjust to changing circumstances and embrace new teaching methodologies and technologies.
• A willingness to collaborate with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to create a comprehensive and integrated clinical care and learning experience.
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards and a commitment to promoting professionalism and integrity in the medical field.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Personal Characteristics/Traits

• Clinical experience and the desire to provide real-world insights and translate practical knowledge.
• A commitment to lifelong learning, professional growth as an educator, and staying updated with the latest advancements in medicine and osteopathic medicine.
• A genuine enthusiasm for teaching and a desire to inspire future generations of osteopathic physicians.
• The ability to connect with patients and learners, understanding their challenges and providing support and encouragement.
• A positive and optimistic outlook that fosters a positive learning environment and motivates students.
• The ability to adjust to changing circumstances and embrace new teaching methodologies and technologies.
• A willingness to collaborate with colleagues and other healthcare professionals to create a comprehensive and integrated clinical care and learning experience.
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards and a commitment to promoting professionalism and integrity in the medical field.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Benefits

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.