Clinical Skills Educator - IllinoisCOM

Clinical Skills Educator

The Illinois College of Osteopathic Medicine at the Chicago School is hiring a Clinical Skills Educator to provide hands-on instruction to osteopathic medical students. This role will provide hands-on instruction and oversight in physician skills and OMM experiential sessions.

Successful candidates will be a healthcare professional who contributes directly to the development of students' physical exam, clinical, and palpatory and/or manipulative skills in alignment with the osteopathic philosophy and IllinoisCOM curriculum objectives. This role will work in collaboration with Operations staff, clinical faculty, and Course Directors to facilitate small-group, hands-on laboratory sessions, reinforcing safe, effective, and evidence-informed clinical practice and/or osteopathic principles and practices within the Patient Centered Osteopathic Practice courses.

Responsibilities include observing and instructing medical students during experiential sessions. A successful candidate may also lead a laboratory demonstration or instruction of clinical skills and/or Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine techniques depending on skillset and experience.

This is a part-time position requiring flexibility to work during the hours agreed upon for student instruction and assessment. The position is on-site at the Chicago Campus.

The Chicago School educates the next generation of change-makers in innovative theory and culturally competent practice to strengthen the integrated health of individuals, organizations, and communities. We enroll over 6,000 students across 40+ academic programs culminating in a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree or a professional certificate, and our unique approach to impact-focused education has made us a leading nonprofit university for over 40 years.

The IllinoisCOM is anticipated to open for its first class of students in summer 2026 with a Mission to train exceptional physicians to leverage the interconnection of physical and mental health to provide compassionate, patient-centered care of the highest quality.

• Facilitate small-group instruction during Clinical skills and/or OMM laboratory sessions under the direction of the Course Director.
• Demonstrate, observe, and guide student performance of physical exam, clinical skills and osteopathic palpation, diagnosis, and manipulative techniques with emphasis on correct hand placement, patient positioning, and operator body mechanics.
• Provide individualized formative feedback to students to enhance psychomotor skill acquisition and professional growth.
• Reinforce foundational concepts in osteopathic philosophy, anatomy, biomechanics, and clinical application.
• Ensure all teaching activities uphold student, patient, and faculty safety standards.
• Collaborate with Course Directors and fellow faculty to maintain standardization and consistency in technique instruction and terminology across lab sections.
• Participate in faculty calibration or training sessions as scheduled by the department.
• Provide feedback to operations and/or course leadership regarding lab flow, student engagement, and curricular improvement opportunities.

• Model professional behavior, ethical practice, and osteopathic identity in all interactions.
• Foster a respectful and inclusive learning environment that promotes curiosity, clinical reasoning, and collegial collaboration.
• Serve as a role model and mentor for students interested in pursuing OMM and integrative osteopathic practice.

• Assist with lab setup and cleanup as needed to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Document attendance, professionalism, and performance issues during experiential sessions in accordance with departmental policy.
• Communicate any student safety or conduct concerns promptly to Operations, the Course Director or Chair.

• DO or MD with appropriate training and skills OR healthcare professional (e.g., PA, NP, PT, RN, MA, etc.) with appropriate training and clinical experience.
• Educators do not have to maintain current licensure/certification but should have recent clinical experience.
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