Assistant Professor, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine - College of Medicine

Duquesne University: College of Osteopathic Medicine

Location: Duquesne University

Description:

Position Number: 355030

The Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine Faculty member (OMM) actively participates in the development and delivery of the OMM curriculum. The faculty member will participate in student mentorship, research, and scholarly activity related to Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM). This position reports to the Division Chief of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Academic:

Participates in planning, developing, and delivering the OMM curriculum including topics, courses, and methods of instruction that relate to OMM in years 1- 4 as assigned.

Participates in the instruction and supervision of medical students at all phases of training including didactics, small groups, clinical cases, clinical and OMM skill labs, clinical patient care, simulation training, procedure, and task training, and standardized patient encounters.

Assists with the development and implementation of the OMM curriculum in the first and second years.

Assists with the development and implementation of OMM education and experiences in the third and fourth years.

Assists in the development of OMM clinical experience opportunities for students in years 1 - 4.

Provides support and assistance to other COM faculty regarding the integration and implementation of OMM within various areas of the curriculum.

Provides support for affiliated clinical sites and residency programs in the development and delivery of the OMM curriculum for third and fourth-year medical students and residents.

Administrative:

Promotes, by example, a general atmosphere of respect for knowledge, thought, and inquiry in OMM within the University and in clinical settings.

Contributes to the planning, development, and evaluation of courses and academic programs within the University.

Participates in regular division meetings.

Meets regularly with the Division Chief of OMM to provide updates on curriculum, mentorship, and research projects within the division.

Participates in COM activities as assigned.

Clinical Practice:

Participates in clinical activity with designated clinical partners providing quality clinical care and meeting expectations for practice such as timely completion of medical records and measures for quality care as mutually agreed upon.

Participates in international and regional medical mission trips and programs including required travel, preparation, clinical care, and supervision.

Participates in regional community outreach programs to support the mission of the COM.

Maintains competency, licensure, and certification in the field including required continuing medical education hours. Keeps abreast of new developments, guidelines, and advancements in literature.

Service:

Serves on committees within the medical school as assigned.

Represents the COM by serving on regional and/or state osteopathic committees.

Collaborates with other faculty within the COM and University to develop and implement the educational curriculum.

Serves as a faculty mentor or advisor for students as assigned.

Participates in interviewing applicants for potential admission to the COM.

Participates as an item writer for the NBOME.

Participates in required COM faculty development.

Research:

Participates in OMM research and scholarly activity contributing to the research strategic plan.

Participates in and supports student involvement with educational, clinical, or other OMM-related research and scholarly activity.

Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Required Education/Experience Qualifications:

DO degree required from an accredited institution.

Must have an active and unrestricted state medical license and be able to obtain unrestricted medical licensure in PA.

Active board certification is required from the AOA or ABMS. Certification from the American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (AOBNMM) or a Certificate of Special Proficiency in OMM (CSPOMM) is preferred. Board eligibility may be considered for those who have recently completed residency or fellowship training.

Must demonstrate a commitment to OMM with experience in practicing OMM.

Strong candidates will have experience with OMM curriculum development, OMM clinical skill education (clinical cases, table training, entrustable professional activities, and milestones), medical student assessment, and graduate medical education standards and development (ONMM residency and osteopathic recognition for programs).

Must have excellent written, verbal, management, administrative, and organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.

Must be able to effectively interact with administration, faculty, staff, and students as well as build and unify teams.

Must be able and willing to practice OMM clinically and supervise Duquesne University medical students in clinical settings.

Must be supportive of the mission of the COM and be willing to collaborate with the University and COM leadership to achieve the mission and vision.

Preferred Education/Experience Qualifications:

Experience teaching OMM is preferred.

Previous experience in graduate or undergraduate medical education is preferred.

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes commitment to the University's values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University's Mission. Additionally, applicants must have demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.