Internal Medicine Physician

Assistant/Associate Professor

Join our dynamic team as an Assistant/Associate Professor with assigned teaching, scholarly activity, service, and clinical practice responsibilities as a faculty member in the department. This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Internal Medicine and is a non-tenured role focused on teaching in the College of Osteopathic Medicine program, as well as in postdoctoral (GME) training programs as appropriate.

Job Description

• Participate in and assist the Department Chair and colleagues in the development and implementation of curricula which integrates the medical specialties in team-based, large and small group learning environments.
• Primary teaching assignments include clinical skills and decision making, and topics relevant to the practice of family and internal medicine.
• Teach course material throughout the four-year DO curriculum, which may include assignments in the classroom setting, teaching laboratories, and at clinical sites.
• Teach assignments in medical simulations including standardized patients (SPs), robotic simulations, and telemedicine education.
• Supervise or teach in third or fourth-year student clinical rotations.
• Engage in research or other scholarly activities.
• Provide COM or University service.
• Participate in clinical practice.

Essential Functions

• Continuously prepare and teach assigned courses.
• Participate in admissions activities.
• Provide student advisement/office hours.
• Participate in Commencement and White Coat ceremonies.
• Develop course syllabi.
• Administer examinations.
• Participate in committee(s) as assigned.
• Engage in research/scholarly activity.
• Pursue continued professional development.
• Conduct clinical practice as appropriate.
• Understand accreditation standards and expectations specific to the department and adhere to policies and procedures to meet or exceed such standards.
• Conduct self appropriately and consistently in accordance with the philosophy and mission of PNWU.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Professional degree (D.O., M.D.) from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Completion of an internal medicine residency; currently board eligible or board certified by AOBIM/ABIM. Candidates who have completed subspecialty training in a recognized subspecialty and currently BE/BC by appropriate specialty board(s) will also be seriously considered.
• Licensure in the state of Washington.
• Current DEA certification.
• Eligibility for local hospital appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• A team player who values collaboration, mutual support, and team cohesion.
• Knowledge of instructional technologies.
• Experience with curricular and instructional design, and training or experience in educational theory and/or evaluation.
• Experience using innovative teaching methods which might include team-based learning, flipped classroom, problem-based learning, distance learning, interactive large group presentation, audience response systems, curriculum delivery systems (e.g., Moodle), and proficiency with exam item writing in the style of the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX).

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with point of care ultrasound.
• Prior teaching experience in an academic setting.
• Possess exceptional credentials in scholarly, professional, and/or individual achievement.
• Extensive professional experience with an exemplary record for achievement.

Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong organization, interpersonal, communication, presentation, and planning skills; strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances.
• Ability to solve problems by analyzing issues and creating action plans.
• Ability to manage projects and people and prioritize and self-direct workflow.
• Ability to work with and manage different computer programs and databases.

Community Overview

Enjoy a starting salary of up to $50,000 more than major metro areas, along with a cost of living at least 30% lower. You will gain a significant financial advantage for paying off student loans, buying a home, and planning for your future. Your earnings will provide ample room for a great home in an educated community with outstanding schools, along with wealth accumulation and preservation opportunities. With a mean home price of $356,000.

Closest Major City

• 111 miles to Seattle, WA
• 128 miles to Portland, OR
• 185 miles to Victoria, Canada
• 200 miles to Spokane
• 204 miles to Surrey, Canada

Colleges and Universities

• Yakima Valley College (Full-time enrollment: 3,632; Location: South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd.; Public)
• Perry Technical Institute (Full-time enrollment: 1,816; Location: 2011 W Washington Ave.; Private, not-for-profit)
• Heritage University (19 miles, Toppenish, WA; Private, not for profit)
• Central Washington University (about 29 miles; Ellensburg, WA; Full-time enrollment: 10,960)

Recreation

There are various family-friendly tourist attractions offered throughout the area, including outdoor natural attractions, performance venues, and museums. The White Pass Ski Resort, Mount Rainier National Park, Cowiche Canyon Trail, and the Yakima Greenway are among some attractions.

Shopping

• Walmart Supercenter
• Macy's
• Nordstrom Rack
• Auto Zone
• Rosauers Supermarkets
• Starbucks
• Supercuts