Clinical Faculty, PT-Developing Osteopathic Clinical Skills (DOCS)(Academic Year 23/24)

University of the Incarnate Word, United States

Updated: about 7 hours ago
Location: San Antonio, TEXAS
Job Type: PartTime
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Position Details
Position Information


Position Title Clinical Faculty, PT-Developing Osteopathic Clinical Skills (DOCS)(Academic Year 23/24)
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
 The faculty member will operate within the UIWSOM framework of lifelong learning through collaborative scholarship, innovative educational excellence and learner-centered curricula. The faculty position reports to the Chair of the Department of OPPI.
This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you, as the employee, to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Benefits
Essential Functions
Teaching
  • Per the SOM mission and accreditation standards, the faculty member will participate in the implementation of a transformative curriculum that involves the collaborative development and implementation of competency based, innovative and integrated teaching and learning strategies.
  • Teaching activities include the following topics/skills: clinical reasoning, medical interviewing, communication, physical examination, osteopathic manipulative medicine, medical procedures.
  • Teaching activities may also involve interaction with standardized patient actors and the use of simulation models.
  • Faculty members will participate in student skills assessments.
  • There may be other times in which teaching, mentoring or advising will occur, and arrangements will be made with the Chair.


Faculty Development/Mentoring/Service.
  • The faculty member will participate in UIWSOM White Coat and Graduation ceremonies.
  • The faculty member will participate in UIWSOM and OPPI department faculty development activities.
  • The faculty member will participate in university service activities (on a committee, as a student mentor, a student group advisor, etc).

Qualifications


Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Strong knowledge base and experience in his/her discipline as it relates to the practice of medicine. 
  • Strong knowledge base of medical history taking and clinical skills.
  • Knowledge of osteopathic philosophy .
  • Knowledge of osteopathic manipulative techniques (OMT).
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in complex interdisciplinary and interprofessional settings.
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
  • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education
D.O. degree from an accredited U.S. medical school.
Required Work Experience
Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency training program.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited residency training program, preferably in a primary care specialty (ex. Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Ob/Gyn, etc).
  • At least one year of post-residency/fellowship clinical practice.
  • Active use of osteopathic manipulation in clinical practice.
  • Experience teaching OMT to osteopathic medical students, residents, and/or physicians.
  • Experience with case-based and active learning methods in both small and large group settings.
  • Excellent communication skills in English.
  • Experience in computer-assisted delivery of course content.
  • Fluent in Spanish.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
 Current board certification or board eligibility in specialty, with a valid unrestricted Texas medical license, or ability to obtain Texas licensure in a reasonable time frame. 
Work Hours
  • Part time (0.2 FTE) 8 hours/week or 16 hours/week (0.4 FTE).
  • All regularly scheduled activities occur at Brooks City Base Campus all day on Tuesdays, Thursdays or both Tuesdays and Thursdays. Faculty may work one day per week or two days per week, negotiable with the Chair. 
Physical Demands
Prolong standing on feet for up to 4 hours/day. 

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