Clinical Skills and Clinical Simulation Lab Facilitator 1099

Position Description:

The Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine is seeking Facilitators for our Clinical Skills and Clinical Simulation Labs. This is a part time independent contractor position. Candidates having earned a DO or MD are eligible.

The OCOM preclinical curriculum consists of a clinical framework for the integration and application of the sciences that are foundational to understanding clinical problems. The curriculum is designed to enhance long-term memory through application repetition and recall. As a result students will become self-directed life-long learners that are adept at critical thinking skills.

The Clinical Skills and Clinical Simulation courses integrate selected areas of practice-based learning and improvement systems-based practice professionalism interpersonal communication skills and the scientific method relating to the practice of osteopathic medicine to develop the student into a caring and competent osteopathic physician. It includes the foundational aspects of taking a patient history performing a physical examination using clinical reasoning to develop a differential diagnosis and identify a leading diagnosis documenting the clinical encounter verbally presenting a patient case and demonstrating excellent communication skills and professionalism and performing essential procedures.

Please note that this is not a traditional teaching position. The curriculum features principles of self-directed and active learning modalities including spaced and spiraled learning. This is not a clinical position or related to third and fourth year clinical rotations.

Labs occur on on Tuesday morning (8 am -12 pm) and Thursday Morning (8 am -12 pm) for OMS-I and Tuesday afternoon (1 pm -5 pm) and Friday morning (8 am -12 pm) for OMS-II. A commitment of 5 hours for each session is required. Training is provided.

Current lab facilitators do not need to reapply and should contact Dr. Coty directly at

Interested candidates are encouraged to explore and review the current curricular approach at academic appointment is a separate application process which can be found on the OCOM Web site and mandatory part of the hiring process: Successful appointment is a requirement for the position.

Start date: Ongoing

The OCOM Lab Facilitator is an independent contractor (1099) working as a facilitator in CBL clinical skills OSCE and simulation courses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach and serve as a facilitator in case-based learning and clinical skills OSCE and simulation courses.
• Work as assigned by the department chair and/or course director.
• Teach medical students in all four years residents and physicians as assigned.

Time Allocation:

Ability to teach in student facing lab courses for quarter-day half-day or full-day shifts based on needs of OCOM.

Requirements:

• DO degree (preferred) or MD.
• A history of exceptional scholarly professional and/or individual achievement
• Ability to work as an independent contractor (IRS Form 1099) with responsibility for managing own payroll taxes and business-related expenses.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of background check and drug screening.
• Must have own transportation.
• Must have own equipment and laptop computer.
• Must apply for faculty academic appointment at

Key Competencies:

• Ability to work within a team and collaborate on educational projects.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Proficient with Google Workspace Apple products and related software.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.