Discipline Chair for Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM)

The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Louisiana seeks a Discipline Chair for Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) to lead on-campus teaching and student education across core clinical sites.

Collaborate with VCOM campuses on curriculum updates, advise students pursuing OMM, and participate in committees while contributing to scholarly activity and residency guidance.

Qualifications

• DO degree and Louisiana medical license required.
• Residency and/or Fellowship with concentration in OMM.
• Board certification in Family or Internal Medicine preferred; ONMM certified advantageous.
• Strong experience teaching medical students and residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-campus teaching in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM).
• Oversee medical student education by the clinical faculty within the discipline.
• Collaborate with VCOM campuses to update the clinical curriculum and exams.
• Advise students regarding OMM and support residency placement.
• Serve on standing committees, promotion boards, and participate in interviews.
• Engage in research and attend Clinical Chairs meetings to assess quality.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum design

Student advising

Research

Education

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Louisiana medical license

Residency in OMM or related field

Fellowship in specialty rotation (or concentration)

Board Certification in Family Medicine

Board Certification in Internal Medicine

ONMM Certification

Job description

Discipline Chair for Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM)

Campus: Louisiana

Status : Teaching Faculty Positions

Description:

Primary duty is to provide on-campus teaching in the specialty field of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) and oversee the medical student education by the clinical faculty within the discipline in the core clinical education sites. Collaborates with faculty from VCOMs other campuses to annually update the clinical curriculum and exams. Serves as individual advisor to students regarding OMM, by supporting the student specialty organization monthly, and by assisting those who choose the OMM specialty to obtain a residency. Supports the College by serving on standing committees and promotion boards. Participates in the student interview process. Engages in research and scholarly activity.Attends the monthly Clinical Chairs Meeting to assess the quality of the clinical education program for VCOM students.

Pay range is $220,000 to $275,000 (Note: Starting salary will be determined based upon previous experience, education, and skill set.).

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Licensure:State medical license in Louisiana.
• Training and certification: Residency and/or Fellowship completion (in the field of specialty rotation or in the core discipline with a concentration of practice in the field rather than fellowship). Board Certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine and ONMM Certified.
• Clinical experience: Clinical practice experience in OMM represented.
• Academic experience: Experience with the education of medical students and/or residents in an academic setting.