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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.   *

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Job 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 prioritiz ng 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.*