"Division Chief of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine"

Primary Purpose

The Division Chief of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) leads the OMM division, overseeing and participating in the development, delivery, and assessment of the OMM curriculum. The Division Chief will develop a strong program of research and scholarly activity related to Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM).

Reports to

Chair of Primary Care

Essential Job Functions

Academic:

1. Responsible for planning, developing, and evaluating the OMM curriculum including topics, courses, and methods of instruction that relate to OMM in years 1-4 as assigned.
2. Participates in the instruction and supervision of medical students at all phases of training including didactics, small groups, clinical cases, clinical and OMM skill labs, clinical patient care, simulation training, procedure, and task training, and standardized patient encounters.
3. Supervises the development and implementation of the OMM curriculum in the first and second years.
4. Supervises the development and implementation of OMM education and experiences in the third and fourth years.
5. Assists in the development of OMM clinical experience opportunities for students in years 1-4.
6. Provides support and assistance to other COM faculty regarding the integration and implementation of OMM within various areas of the curriculum.
7. Oversees student performance and assessment for rotation electives in OMM.
8. Provides support for affiliated clinical sites and residency programs in the development and delivery of the OMM curriculum for third and fourth-year medical students and residents.

Administrative:

1. Promotes, by example, a general atmosphere of respect for knowledge, thought, and inquiry in OMM within the University and in clinical settings.
2. Contributes to the planning, development, and evaluation of courses and academic programs within the University.
3. Constructs and manages the division’s budget, allocating funds appropriately to efficiently utilize resources. Projects future division budgetary needs (operational and personnel) and provides proposals with documentation during the budget planning cycle.
4. Motivates and develops division course directors and faculty and provides regular feedback on performance.
5. Evaluates division faculty and staff members according to their job descriptions and consistent with division, medical school, and university standards.
6. Participates in the appointment and promotion process for faculty within the division. Reviews all faculty appointment applications for the division and provides recommendations to the appointment and promotion committee. Also, reviews all division faculty for eligibility for reappointment.
7. Leads regular division meetings.
8. Meets regularly with the Primary Care Department Chair and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs to provide updates on the OMM curriculum and division projects, faculty, advisees, budgetary items, and needs.
9. Provides vision and leadership in strategic planning taking into consideration input by the OMM faculty, the COM and University administration, outside stakeholders, and national benchmarks.
10. Participates in fundraising activities.

Clinical Practice:

1. Participates in clinical activity with designated clinical partners providing quality clinical care and meeting expectations for practice such as timely completion of medical records and measures for quality care as mutually agreed upon.
2. Participates in international and regional medical mission trips and programs including required travel, preparation, clinical care, and supervision.
3. Participates in regional community outreach programs to support the mission of the COM.
4. Maintains competency, licensure, and certification in the field including required continuing medical education hours. Keeps abreast of new developments, guidelines, and advancements in literature.

Service:

1. Serves on committees within the medical school as assigned.
2. Represents the COM by serving on state and national osteopathic committees.
3. Collaborates with other divisions within the University to develop and implement interprofessional educational curriculum and clinical experiences.
4. Serves as the faculty mentor for the OMM student interest group.
5. Serves as a faculty advisor and provides mentorship for medical students pursuing Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (ONMM) residency programs according to the established procedure for career planning and counseling.
6. Writes letters for students applying to ONMM residency programs.
7. Participates in interviewing applicants for potential admission to the COM.
8. Participates as an item writer for the NBOME.
9. Participates in required COM faculty development.

Research:

1. Leads the OMM research and scholarly activity strategic plan.
2. Participates in and supports faculty involvement with educational, clinical, or other OMM-related research and scholarly activity.
3. Develops a strong research-focused team dedicated to advancing the specialty of OMM.

Supervisory:

The Division Chief is responsible for supervising the OMM faculty, table trainers, and the OMM coordinator.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• DO degree required from an accredited institution.
• Must have an active and unrestricted state medical license and be able to obtain unrestricted medical licensure in PA.
• Active board certification from the American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (AOBNMM) or a Certificate of Special Proficiency in OMM (CSPOMM).
• A demonstrated commitment to education with experience in teaching and academic leadership in a medical education setting. Previous experience in graduate or undergraduate medical education is preferred.
• Strong candidates will have significant experience with OMM curriculum development, OMM clinical skill education (clinical cases, table training, entrustable professional activities, and milestones), medical student assessment, and graduate medical education standards and development (ONMM residency and osteopathic recognition for programs).
• Must have excellent written, verbal, management, administrative, and organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Must be able to effectively interact with administration, faculty, staff, and students as well as build and unify teams.
• Must be supportive of the mission of the COM and be willing to collaborate with the University and COM leadership to achieve the mission and vision.

Alternately, the applicants may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community. Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the Mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The Mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.