Program Chair Dept Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine

Job Summary:

Plan direct implement programs policies and procedures for the Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practices/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and the ACGME Osteopathic Neuro Muscular Medicine (ONMM) residency sponsored by Baptist Memorial Medical Education that ensures the integration of scientifically based outcome evaluated clinical knowledge and skills biomedical sciences and osteopathic principles and practices for predoctoral (Undergraduate Medical Education; UME) and/or postdoctoral (Graduate Medical Education; GME) students provide service to the university and professional communities and engage in innovative scholarship and research to advance medical knowledge.

Job Responsibilities:

Provide oversight and direction for the Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practices/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine faculty and staff in planning developing and implementing the Colleges curriculum the College of Osteopathic Medicine strategic plan and ONMM residency program.

Provide oversight and direction for the education and instruction of medical students and other health care profession students while providing mentorship and motivation for learning research and scholarly activity in classroom environments clinical settings active learning groups laboratory experience and research opportunities.

Coordinate and integrate Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practices/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine faculty teaching and clinical services schedule.

Participate in the assessment and evaluation of students and residents provide feedback
and remedial assistance to ensure that the students of the COM meet the standards established by the faculty and university and obtain the knowledge skills and competency established.

Supervise and evaluate the performance of the Department of Osteopathic Principles and Practices/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine faculty and staff annually or as indicated by policy. Report evaluations to the Senior Associate Dean-Clinical Affairs make recommendations for discipline promotion and recognition of the faculty and develop a culture of excellence continuous improvement and advancement for each of the faculty members.

Plan develop and manage the Department of Osteopathic Principles and
Practices/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine budget to allow the department to implement educational programs for the COM ensure effective and efficient operational functions and procedures consistent with established university policies.

Participate in Institutional Effectiveness activities accreditation (SACS COCA other) requirements and documentation and program assessments as is required for the continuance of the College of Osteopathic Medicine

Engages in teaching practice and/or research as compatible with individual scholarship goals as appropriate. Analyzes interprets and reports on data from varied sources. Reports may include findings from surveys of graduates residency placement rates transfer rates and other information needed for assessment evaluation and planning for programs and services.

Performs other accountabilities as assigned or directed.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge/Education/Experience

• Terminal degree (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) with current Board Certification in appropriate area of specialization as defined by current COCA standards.
• Three years (3) academic experience as a full-time faculty member at a College of Osteopathic or Allopathic Medicine or Three years (3) experience as a full-time faculty member in a Graduate Medical Education program or a culmination of Five (5) years of experience in teaching and academic leadership in a medical education setting.
• Demonstrated leadership and productivity in the areas of clinical or professional service scholarly activity medical research or education.
• Good standing with all regulatory and governmental boards and agencies.
• Eligible for coverage by universitys malpractice insurer if applicable.
• Board certification from the American Osteopathic Association or the American Board of Medical Specialties as required by the COCA standards.
• An unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state(s) where the COM has OPP/OMM clinic(s).
• Current license/certifications to practice in the State of Tennessee as appropriate.

Licensure

• An unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state(s) where the COM has OPP/OMM clinic(s).
• Current license/certifications to practice in the State of Tennessee as appropriate.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge/Education/Experience

• Five (5) years academic experience as a full time faculty member at a College of Osteopathic or Allopathic Medicine or Five (5) years at an Academic Health Care Teaching Center or Five (5) years experience as a full time faculty member in a Graduate Medical Education program or a culmination of Seven (7) years of experience in teaching and academic leadership in a medical education setting.
• Advanced degrees in education business or policy. Additional degrees and certifications.
• Demonstrated leadership productivity and administrative experience in clinical professional research or educational settings.
• Good standing with all regulatory and governmental boards and agencies.
• Eligible for coverage by universitys malpractice insurer if applicable.

Licensure/Registration/Certification

• Board certification from the American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (AOBNMM) or a Certificate of Special Proficiency in OMM (C SPOMM)
• An unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state(s) where the COM has OPP/OMM clinic(s)
• Current license/certification to practice in the State of Tennessee as appropriate.