Physician Faculty (full time)
Job Summary
The successful candidate will serve as an instructor in various Clinical Examination courses, serve as a Problem Based Learning Facilitator, assist in Simulation Lab supervision, interview prospective candidates, serve on committees, provide scholarly activities, prepare educational tools, and evaluate student work.
Responsibilities
- Serve as an instructor in various Clinical Examination courses
- Serve as a Problem Based Learning Facilitator
- Serve as instructor in the OPP course (if a D.O. who uses these skills)
- 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 at least one club
- Provide, at minimum, two scholarly activity or research project yearly
- Prepare educational tools (A/V, demonstration models, lectures, lesson plans.etc.)
- Prepare Clinical exercises that parallel real life Clinic protocol and procedure by means of case based models
- Prepare demonstrations, lectures, small group discussions, and the selection of suggested and required reading from various sources, and coordinate 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 Academic Affairs
- 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
- Accept other duties assigned/needed for the Institution's needs
Applicants
To apply, applicants must complete the online application and upload their current CV (curriculum vitae) to the application site. They must also email a cover letter outlining how they would enhance the LECOM family, a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references to hr@lecom.edu. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled
Minimum Requirements
- Knowledge of general medical coding and related information in the field
- Compliance with State and Federal Regulations and Safety Protocols
- 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 Suit [i.e. Word, PowerPoint and Excel]) and accurate data entry skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Maintain accuracy and attention to detail
- Have been trained and certified on the Institutional Data System
- Have great skills in diagnosis and treatment planning
- Maintain an established work schedule
- Effectively use interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy
- Effectively use organizational and planning skills, including attention to detail and follow-through
- Assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands
- Maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the clinic needs
- Work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations
- Report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM
- Able to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner
Qualifications
Education and experience equivalent to: M.D. or D.O. degree required; teaching experience in academia with two to five (2-5) years' or more of experience practicing preferred.