Physician Faculty (full time)

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM); Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) in Erie, PA, seeks Physician Faculty with broad experience in medical education to teach in Osteopathic Principles and Practices, advise students, interview applicants, and contribute to the college through research and service.

The successful candidate will participate in the History & Physical Examination course and facilitate the problem-based learning curriculum, while upholding the college's commitment to excellence, student development, and

Qualifications

• M.D. or D.O. degree required; teaching experience in academia with 2–5 years of practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach in Osteopathic Principles and Practices course.
• Advise medical students and interview applicants.
• Contribute to research and service for the college.
• Participate in History & Physical Examination course and facilitate PBL curriculum.

Skills

Strong communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Data entry accuracy

Excellent organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to take direction

Education

MD or DO degree

Teaching experience in academia

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

• JOB SUMMARY**: 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.

Characteristic Job Tasks And 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; and
• Accept other duties assigned/needed for the Institution's needs.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

**Minimum Requirements**

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:** Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• 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.);
• 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;
• Must be accurate and attentive to detail;
• 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-t rough;
• 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; and
• The ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner.

**Minimum 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.