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Physical Therapy Assistant West Des Moines
Perform physical therapy treatments and services as established by a licensed physical therapist according to the Iowa Physical Therapy Practice Act. Provide education to patients/families, DMU and the community on the profession of physical therapy.
Administrative Assistant West Des Moines
The Administrative Assistant performs a variety of duties to support the functions of the department including: greeting and directing office, email, and telephone traffic, scheduling of appointments, providing administrative support to the Center’s contracted medication provider, maintaining the department’s electronic medical records system (Titanium) and paper files, and assisting in the development, planning, and delivery of outreach programming (e.g., room scheduling, placing catering orders, preparing materials, staffing events). As the initial point of contact for ongoing and prospective clients of the Student Counseling Center, the Administrative Assistant also engages in triage, determining the purpose and urgency of calls/visits and appropriate follow-up in a compassionate and caring manner. This position involves the management of sensitive client information and requires strong knowledge of professional ethics and state laws regarding confidentiality of protected health information. The Student Counseling Center provides clinical services in-person, via phone, and through a secure video platform. Due to the need for an in-office presence during business hours in the event of in-person client emergencies, this position is ineligible for regular telework. Occasional telework may be approved in rare circumstances (e.g., inclement weather).
Staff Counselor West Des Moines
The mission of the Student Counseling Center (SCC) is to provide a range of psychological services that serve to empower, support, and assist students in the pursuit of their personal, professional, and academic endeavors. In pursuing the mission of the organization, the SCC makes policies, decisions, and strategic plans in alignment with the following values: integrity and ethical practice, social justice and multicultural competence, holistic approach, and collaborative partnerships. The Staff Counselor will be responsible for providing psychological services to students in all University programs, including intake assessments, individual and couples counseling, crisis intervention, and providing supportive documentation for students seeking academic accommodations. In addition, the Staff Counselor will provide consultation and outreach programming to the campus community. The SCC provides clinical services in-person, via phone, and through a secure video platform. Due to the need for an in-office presence during business hours in the event of in-person client emergencies, this position is ineligible for regular telework. Occasional telework may be approved in rare circumstances (e.g., inclement weather).
Simulation Technical Specialist West Des Moines
The Simulation Technical Specialist will coordinate with staff of the Simulation Center to design, prepare, train, operate, support, and assess all technical aspects of educational programs being conducted in the Simulation Center. Additionally, this position will function as the technical leader for new and current inventory of technical simulation equipment essential to the efficient operation of the Simulation Center.
Chief Human Resources Officer West Des Moines
As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, and reporting to the President/CEO, the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) will lead human resources initiatives to support the University mission and overall strategic plan. Responsibilities include oversight of human resources strategy, processes, policies, and services; specifically in the areas of talent acquisition, benefits administration, performance management, engagement, employee/labor relations, compensation and training/development. Serves as a collaborative, innovative and trusted partner across the University.
Faculty Anesthesiology (.3 FTE- 12 hours per week) West Des Moines
Reporting to the Chair of the Department of Specialty Medicine, the physician is responsible for provision of educational lectures, laboratories, and other educational modalities, consistent with the Anesthesiology scope of practice, within the University to support the educational priorities of the Specialty Medicine Department and Des Moines University. In addition to the duties assigned by the University, this physician is expected to maintain a clinical practice outside of the University Clinic System. This is a part-time (0.3 FTE) academic Anesthesiology position with the focus entirely on the education of students. There are no assigned clinical responsibilities with this position.
Faculty Physician Assistant West Des Moines
Work collaboratively with the Program Director, program faculty and staff, and other university departments to create and maintain an exceptional educational program for physician assistant students. All faculty positions include teaching, scholarly activity, and service responsibilities, and may or may not include clinical opportunities.
Administrative Assistant West Des Moines
This position provides administrative support to the COM Associate Dean of Academic Assessment, Quality and Improvement. Duties include but are not limited to: schedule/calendar management, meeting coordination, record keeping, database management, travel arrangement, assistance with collecting data and putting together reports and compliance tracking. This position also supports coordination of COM development events and document management related to COM professional development events. In addition to the support role, this position tracks and creates reports that are essential for assessment and accreditation. It requires a high level of organizational skills with the ability to coordinate and lead projects as well as data analysis with advanced skills in Excel, database construction and creating forms in Adobe, Google and Word. Some experience with PowerBI and Tableu is preferred.
Faculty Public Health Short Contract Des Moines
Teaches courses and / or advises students in the MPH and/or MHA program curricula.
Faculty Public Health West Des Moines
Teaches courses in the MPH and/or MHA program curricula, conducts research, and participates in academic governance responsibilities.
Resident Assistant West Des Moines
Des Moines University hosts the Health P.A.S.S. (Health Professions Advanced Summer Scholars) program for undergraduate students from underrepresented/disadvantaged backgrounds who are interested in pursuing medical/health professions. Ten individuals will be identified for the 2024 Health P.A.S.S. class. The Resident Assistant serves as a DMU representative, mentor evening/weekend on-site contact person, and van driver while the participants are in West Des Moines.
Assistant/Associate Professor Microbiology and Immunology West Des Moines
Participate in college or university courses for students, conduct research or other scholarly/creative endeavors, and participate in academic governance/service responsibilities.
Grants Specialist and Partnership Manager West Des Moines
The position supports the Executive Director of Research in managing internal grant programs and partnerships. The incumbent manages the lifecycle of sponsored program administration, including identification of funding sources, grant, and contract proposal assistance, grant writing assistance, development and review, proposal submission, grant and contract negotiation, sub-award issuance, and post-award administration (both financial and non-financial) related to funding provided in the form of gifts, grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts from external funding sources (e.g., federal agencies, state agencies, private companies, or foundations) that provide support for research, teaching, and learning, and service mission of the University.
Postdoctoral Researcher West Des Moines
The Postdoctoral Research Assistant will work under the direction of PI Heather Garvin, PhD, D-ABFA on a project focused on saw mark analyses on bone, as it relates to dismemberment trauma. This full-time position is funded by NIJ-award (15PNIJ-23-GG-04215-SLFO) for two years calendrical years (April 1, 2024 start date, but start date is negotiable).
Faculty Internal Medicine (.6) West Des Moines
Position is for a part-time academic Internal Medicine position. The position would average anywhere between 12 and 24 hours per week (up to .6 FTE) depending on the availability and preference of the candidate(s). Position reports to the Chair of the Department of Osteopathic Clinical Medicine. This physician is responsible, along with the Osteopathic Clinical Medicine faculty, for provision of educational lectures, laboratories and other educational modalities to support the educational priorities of the department and University.
Faculty Public Health West Des Moines
Teaches courses in the MPH and/or MHA program curricula, conducts research, and participates in academic governance responsibilities.
Faculty Emergency Medicine (.5) West Des Moines
Position is for a part time (0.5 FTE) academic Faculty position. Position reports to the Chairperson of the Department of Osteopathic Clinical Medicine. This position is responsible for supporting the educational priorities of the department and University.
Standardized Patient West Des Moines
In a clinical-like setting (in-person or online), portrays cases similar to what learners would encounter in actual clinical settings. Simulated patients are expected to consistently and accurately portray trained cases including typical emotions, behaviors and symptoms. Responsible for memorizing a script and recalling actions performed by learners to document performance and skill level of each learner consistently and accurately. Case portrayals may include communication, physical examination or both. Simulated patients may also provide feedback and/or assess learners using specific measurement tools. Participation in group or individual training is expected in order to prepare for case portrayal. Work hours are variable and on an on-call basis.
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.
Associate Dean Clinical Affairs West 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.

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