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.

Interested candidates are encouraged to explore https://ocom.org and review the current curricular approach at https://ocom.org/curriculum.

Faculty academic appointment is a separate application process which can be found on the OCOM Web site and mandatory part of the hiring process: https://ocom.org/facultyapp. 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 https://ocom.org/facultyapp

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.