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Physical Therapist Des Moines
Provide direct patient care to individuals with physical impairments and/or functional limitations in outpatient clinic setting. The physical therapist provides an evaluation and screening of all systems, coordinates a physical therapy program and provides treatment intervention within the DMU Physical Therapy clinic or the DMU Physical Therapy Clinic and Sports Performance Center. Serve as a clinical instructor/preceptor for DMU clinical programs and job shadowing experiences. Provide education to patients/families, DMU and the community on the profession of physical therapy.
Research and Student Program Coordinator West Des Moines
The Research and Student Program Coordinator provides programmatic coordination and operational oversight for a variety of student-centered research initiatives within the Office of Research. This role supports research program implementation and evaluation, including academic research electives, mentored research opportunities, external fellowships, and institutional research events. The position also facilitates faculty and student engagement in research activities, manages communications and logistics, and collaborates with colleagues across the institution to advance the research mission.
Assistant Professor Occupational Therapy West Des Moines
Collaborating with and reporting to the Director and Chair of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program, the Doctor of Occupational Therapy faculty members plan, coordinate, and facilitate OTD courses and laboratories. This will include cooperation and collaboration with other program faculty and staff and other University departments to create and maintain an exceptional educational program for OTD students. As a faculty member, duties of all faculty positions include teaching, research, and service.
Athletic Trainer West Des Moines
Des Moines University, in partnership with the Des Moines Buccaneers, is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Athletic Trainer to join their team. The Athletic Trainer will be hired and employed by Des Moines University and serve as the official Des Moines Buccaneers Athletic Trainer along with other assignments during the off-season. Athletic Trainers are healthcare providers who specialize in providing primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, along with rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Athletic Trainers will provide onsite coverage at the MidAmerican Rec Plex or at other affiliate locations as needed for a wide variety of sports. Athletic Trainers will assist with leading, supervising, and instructing performance classes, clinics, and camps. In addition, athletic trainers will provide education to athletes, families, coaches, DMU students, and the community on injury prevention, sports rehabilitations, and performance enhancement while providing exceptional customer service.
Regional Simulation Center Coordinator Des Moines
Responsible for simulation scheduling and administrative support functions of the Regional Simulation Center. Works with all members of the Simulation Center to ensure essential administrative duties are performed allowing efficient operation of the Simulation Center.
Patient Services Representative - PRN (As Needed) Des Moines
On a PRN (as needed) basis, provide support to the physical therapy (PT) department in downtown Des Moines and West Des Moines locations and serves as the main point of contact for patients both in person and on the phone. The PSR communicates with patients in a warm, friendly manner to obtain information needed for scheduling and registering patients. The PSR ensures that all demographics and insurance information is collected and correctly entered into the Electronic Health Record (EHR). The PSR also collects copays, deductibles, coinsurance, and outstanding balances at the time of check-in.
Assistant Professor OBGYN (.25 FTE) West Des Moines
This is a part-time (0.25 FTE, average 10 hours a week) academic Obstetrics/Gynecology position with the focus entirely on the education of students. There are no assigned clinical responsibilities with this position.
Academic Records Coordinator West Des Moines
Supports students and alumni by maintaining and providing accurate academic and enrollment records. Respond to all student and alumni requests including credentialing verification and transcript requests. Acts as liaison between students, deans, application services, board examiners and the National Student Clearinghouse.
Assistant Professor Surgery (.2) West Des Moines
This is a part-time (0.2 FTE, average 8 hours a week) academic Surgery position with the focus entirely on the education of students. There are no assigned clinical responsibilities with this position.
Athletic Trainer PRN West Des Moines
Athletic Trainers are healthcare providers who specialize in providing primary care, injury and illness prevention, wellness promotion and education, emergent care, examination and clinical diagnosis, and rehabilitation of injuries and medical conditions. Athletic Trainers will provide onsite coverage at the MidAmerican Rec Plex or at other affiliate locations as needed for a wide variety of sports. In addition, athletic trainers will provide education to athletes, families, coaches, DMU, and the community on injury prevention, sports rehabilitations, and performance enhancement.
Clinical Skills Simulation Specialist (Paramedic, RN, RT, or similar) West Des Moines
The Clinical Skills Simulation Specialist will work with the Simulation Center Director, - Simulation Manager, and Surgical Skills Lab Coordinator to prepare for courses held for all DMU students, within the Skills Lab and facilitate scheduled simulations. The Clinical Coordinator will work with various faculty stakeholders from DMU to prepare for sessions, set up task trainers, conduct training, prepare, and conduct scenarios, facilitate debriefing sessions and arrange faculty coverage when appropriate.
Anatomy Faculty West Des Moines
Participate in college or university courses for students, seek extramurally funded independent research and participate in academic governance responsibilities as elected by the faculty or to which appointed.
Faculty Public Health Short Contract Des Moines
Teaches courses and / or advises students in the MPH and/or MHA program curricula.

Des Moines University is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information and other characteristics protected by law (“protected class”). The EEO is the Law poster is available here. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

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Nonexempt employees applying for permanent positions please review the Union Contract, Article XVIII (18) Seniority, Section 5: Work Force Change

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