Assistant Professor Osteopathic Manual Medicine
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Job Location:
Des Moines, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
17 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join a collaborative academic medical environment where clinical excellence and medical education intersect. Des Moines University is seeking a physician educator with expertise in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care while shaping the next generation of osteopathic physicians. This role offers the opportunity to practice hands-on medicine mentor learners across multiple stages of training and contribute meaningfully to a dynamic Primary Care Department committed to innovation service and whole-person care.
What youll do:
- Provide direct patient care with primary emphasis on Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM).
- Serve as a clinical preceptor for third- and fourth-year Des Moines University students and OMM Undergraduate Scholars including evaluation of clinical competency and knowledge.
- Collaborate with and support OMM/NMM residents in a collegial academic medical environment.
- Teach and supervise didactics lectures and laboratory sessions; assist with course assessment and grading within the Primary Care Department.
- Engage in clinical peer review community outreach initiatives university service (e.g. admissions advising committees) and complete all required institutional training and related responsibilities.
What we are looking for:
- Have earned a Doctor of Osteopathy or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an AOA-accredited college of osteopathic medicine.
- Board-eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of (specialty) or board-eligible/certified by the American Board of (specialty).
- If board-eligible must obtain certification within one year of employment.
- Must possess significant experience in osteopathic manual medicine (e.g. completion of an undergraduate OMM fellowship/scholarship experience teaching OMM completion of an OMM/NMM residency etc.)
- Be a member in good standing in all appropriate professional and governmental organizations.
- Possess license to practice in the State of Iowa or be eligible to gain license to practice in the State of Iowa.
- Have valid state and federal narcotics license or be eligible to gain these licenses.
- Meet the eligibility requirements for malpractice coverage by the University malpractice insurance carrier.
*To see the full job description go to Position Description at the bottom of this posting.
Total Rewards:
Our employees are what make DMU special so we treat them well! Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy a generous employer contribution towards the medical plan 10% retirement match flexible work arrangements community service time tuition assistance professional development funding and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle. Visit to learn more about our benefits.
DMU is proud to offer employees generous benefits and perks paid time off free use of wellness facilities and a host of employee engagement and recognition programs throughout the year.
About:
Founded in 1898 Des Moines University is a premier medical and health sciences institution comprising three colleges College of Osteopathic Medicine College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery and College of Health Sciences offering ten graduate degree programs.
Our mission is to improve lives in our global community by educating diverse groups of highly competent and compassionate health professionals.
It is an exciting time to join 2023 we relocated our primary academic and operational offices to a new 88-acre campus in West Des Moines Iowa while maintaining an active clinic on our former campus. This state-of-the-art campus includes technology-rich flexible education spaces that support innovative teaching methods and connect faculty and students across all of our programs. Our new research facilities include a vibrant and spacious open laboratory designed to foster collaboration and innovation.
DMU enhances our communitys quality of life by educating outstanding health professionals and leaders; providing expert compassionate patient care; serving the community in diverse ways; and stimulating the central Iowa community.
At DMU you will make a meaningful contribution to the dynamic future of Medicine and Health Sciences by supporting a diverse community of faculty and staff with programs and services across the employee lifecycle.
Required Documents:
Resume cover letter and contact information for three professional references required at time of online submission. Apply at Primary Care
Status: Exempt
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Classroom Experience
- Medical Management
- Library Services
- Pharmacy Residency
- Research Experience
- Teaching
- Higher Education Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Grant Writing
- Mentoring
- Research Laboratory Experience
About Company
Rewarding health care careers start at DMU — a premier medical school with 10 health science programs, expert faculty, small classes and hands-on opportunities.
