|
Director Simulation Center
|
Des Moines
|
|
| The Director of the Simulation Center will ensure high quality simulation-based education through the creation of a realistic state-of-the art learning environment. The role will utilize best practices and evaluation data to identify opportunities for improvement, innovation, implementation and integration of patient simulation technology into existing clinical curricula. |
|
Senior Academic Assistant
|
Des Moines
|
|
| Manages and supervises activities of academic assistants, in consultation with department chairs, for the associate dean for academic curriculum and medical programs in the basic science and clinical science academic departments that comprise the College of Osteopathic Medicine. |
|
Instructional Design Coordinator
|
Des Moines
|
|
| This position will provide instructional design expertise to support innovative course delivery with the College of Health Sciences. The Instructional Design Coordinator (IDC) will be responsible for creating and managing a system of course improvement, using faculty development as a foundation to implement new teaching and assessment methodologies for student learning and development. |
|
Patient Services Representative
|
Des Moines
|
|
| Position is to provide support to the Foot & Ankle clinic by scheduling appointments, registering patients, gathering necessary insurance information, screening phone calls and taking messages. |
|
Faculty Behavioral Health Clinic (Psychiatrist)
|
Des Moines
|
|
| Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Behavioral Medicine, Medical Humanities & Bioethics, this physician is responsible for developing and maintaining a clinical practice within the Des Moines University Clinic to support the educational priorities of the department and University, as well as participation in the academic mission of the department. This individual will have a significant role in the development of the new Behavioral Health Clinic at Des Moines University. |
|
Head Athletic Trainer
|
Des Moines
|
|
| Directs the athletic training services and supervises daily operations of the Des Moines University Physical Therapy Clinic and Sports Performance Center. Coordinates medical coverage for athletic events. Participates in and supervises athletic training coverage of athletic events held at the MidAmerican Rec Plex. |
|
Standardized Patient
|
Des Moines
|
|
| Standardized patients (SPs) are trained to portray a patient during medical and mental health scenarios that teach and assess clinical and interpersonal skills of learners in a safe and controlled environment. SPs simulate the physical condition and emotional personality characteristics in a standardized way for a specific illness. To accomplish this with accuracy SPs are responsible for memorizing a script and recalling actions performed by learners in order to document performance and rate skills of each learner consistently. Student encounters are performed in small groups on campus where the students can experience what it will be like to care for patients in an office setting. |
|
Associate Dean Clinical Affairs Osteopathic Medicine
|
Des Moines
|
|
| The position of Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs will oversee all aspects of student clinical activities including 3rd- and 4th-year clinical rotation management. The position requires oversight and execution of academic, administrative, financial and public relation functions of the College of Osteopathic Medicine (COM) Clinical Affairs department that includes recruitment of new sites, student placement at clinical rotation sites, assisting in preceptor professional development, securing/renewing affiliation agreements, and ensuring compliance with Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA) standards related to student clinical rotations. This position will oversee the Clinical Affairs staff and will provide direction of continuous quality improvement plans. This position reports directly to the COM Dean and is subject to an administrative contract. |
|
Department Chair, Family and Internal Medicine
|
Des Moines
|
|
| Reporting to the College Dean, the Department Chair is responsible for executing functions related to the administrative, educational, research and clinical functions of the Department; managing all faculty, including full-time, part-time, adjunct, emeritus, volunteer, and guest faculty; providing leadership for the department in supporting curriculum instruction and scholarly activity, including research, publications, and funding. |
|
Dean College of Health Sciences
|
Des Moines
|
|
| The Dean of the College of Health Sciences (CHS) is responsible for providing collaborative and consultative academic leadership and management within CHS. The Dean's primary responsibilities include the academic oversight of all programs within CHS including curriculum, planning and management of the operating budget, and development and implementation of strategies to promote the growth of the College's currently existing as well as new programs. |