Physician Faculty (full time)

About the role

Physician Faculty members are well versed and experienced in all phases of Medicine and have achieved a specific level of expertise. Responsibilities of the successful candidate will include teaching in the Osteopathic Principles and Practices course (if a D.O. who uses these skills), advising medical students, interviewing applicants, and contributing to the mission of the college through research and service. The successful candidate will also participate in the History & Physical Examination course and facilitate in the problem based learning (PBL) curriculum.

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
• 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 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

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
• Protect equipment (office, facility, etc.)
• Must be trained and certified on the Institutional Data System
• Must have great skills in diagnosis and treatment planning
• 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

Skills

• 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

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.