Job No. 159187
- Job Title:
- Assistant Professor - Department of Primary Care, Division of Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMM)
- Employer:
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Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
- Location:
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West Des Moines , IA
- Posting Date:
- 03-Aug-2026
- Description:
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Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences is seeking a clinically focused, mission-driven physician educator to join the Division of Osteopathic Manual Medicine (OMM). This role offers a unique opportunity to build a meaningful clinical practice while shaping the next generation of physicians through hands-on teaching and mentorship. The position is primarily dedicated to delivering high-quality primary care, including osteopathic manual medicine, complemented by a defined and impactful commitment to academic engagement.
What you’ll do:
Provide comprehensive primary care, integrating osteopathic manual medicine, while managing an active patient panel and supporting clinic operations
Meet clinical productivity and quality benchmarks; participate in peer review and quality improvement initiatives
Precept medical students in clinical settings and mentor OMM scholars and residents
Contribute to teaching across lectures, labs, and clinical instruction, including student evaluation and assessment
Engage in service activities, including committees, admissions, community outreach, and required compliance responsibilities
What we are looking for:
Have earned a Doctor of Osteopathy or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an AOA-accredited college of osteopathic medicine.
Board-eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of (specialty) or board-eligible/certified by the American Board of (specialty).
If board-eligible, you must obtain certification within one year of employment.
Must possess significant experience in osteopathic manual medicine (e.g. completion of an undergraduate OMM fellowship/scholarship, experience teaching OMM, completion of an OMM/NMM residency, etc.)
Be a member in good standing in all appropriate professional and governmental organizations.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain active provider enrollment and credentialing with commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid insurance payers or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
*To see the full job description go to Position Description at the bottom of this posting.
Total Rewards:
Our employees are what make DMU special, so we treat them well! Our Total Rewards reflect this commitment. Qualified faculty and staff enjoy a generous employer contribution towards the medical plan, 10% retirement match, flexible work arrangements, community service time, tuition assistance, professional development funding, and access to wellness facilities with programs that promote a well-balanced lifestyle. Visit www.dmu.edu/employment to learn more about our benefits.
DMU is proud to offer employees generous benefits and perks, paid time off, free use of wellness facilities, and a host of employee engagement and recognition programs throughout the year.
- Contact information:
- Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center
- West Des Moines, IA 50312
- United States
- Employer's Website:
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