Physician Faculty

Physician Faculty (full time) - College of Medicine

Overview

Date Posted:

4/5/2024

Location:

LECOM at Seton Hill

Address:

20 Seton Hill Drive

City:

Greensburg

State:

PA

Country:

United States of America

Category:

Education

Employment Status:

Full-time

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.), 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 :

The following are a list of Academic Exercises that may be required as a member of the Physician Faculty from time to time:

+ 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.);

+ 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 Vice President of LECOM at Seton Hill;

+ 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.

Applicants must complete the online application and upload current CV (curriculum vitae) to the application site. The applicant must also email a cover letter outlining how he/she would enhance the LECOM family , a statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references to hr@lecom.edu. (hr@lecom.edu)

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-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; 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. Must have a PA medical license or ability to get a PA license.