- The Medical Director must provide continuous competent medical guidance for the clinically‐related program components so that both didactic and supervised practicum instruction meets current acceptable standards.
- The Medical Director must assist the program faculty with ongoing review of all Physician Assistant Program curriculum phases and continuous self‐study.
- The Medical Director must advocate for the program within the medical and academic community.
- Assists in clinical site development and monitoring as a part of the Clinical Team.
- Ensures achievement of the programs clinical practicum learning outcomes and competencies by actively engaging with clinical facilities and sites.
- Serves as a member of the Admissions Committee, which includes guiding the faculty screening of potential candidates, participating in interview sessions and screening candidates, assessing the admissions process, participating in student selection meetings, and providing improvements and direction for the PA department.
- Participates in accreditation activities, ongoing program evaluation, and mission statement review.
- Provides teaching and instruction in the PA program, including: Overseeing instructional faculty coordination (preceptors) in SCPE/rotation courses. Lecturing in areas of clinical and/or professional expertise. Provide academic advice as a Small Group Facilitator and Student Advisor as needed. Assists with ongoing curriculum development (design and implementation), evaluation, and improvement.
- Evaluates student performance of submitted assignments, including written clinical documentation, evidence-based medicine research, and health literacy projects.
- During the didactic and clinical phases of the program, he performs student evaluations of objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), lab practicals, clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and technical skills sessions.
- Assists in recruiting (i.e., Search Committee member) and evaluating teaching faculty and clinical preceptors with the Program Director.
- Participates in weekly faculty meetings and monthly Curriculum Committee meetings.
- Attends Progression Committee Meetings, Faculty Retreats, Student Orientations, White Coat ceremonies, PA Day Activities, Program Advisory Council (PAC) meetings, and further faculty/student community events.
- Engages in community educational activities to promote and advocate the PA concept and profession, encourage increased utilization of PAs, and participate in student recruitment.
- Maintains the highest moral and ethical standards as an evaluator, medical professional, and responsible member of society.
- Represents department and Physician Assistant program at the University and other organizational academic and social functions.
- Attends meetings of professional organizations and societies as necessary.
- Remain clinically active and current in the practice of medicine.
- Engages in service, community and campus relations, and scholarly activities appropriate to the role of a Medical Director.
- Participates in faculty development opportunities each year as required in teaching and academic administration.
- Provides remedial instruction as needed.
- Assists with other responsibilities as determined by the Program Director and/or the Campus Dean of Academic Affairs.
- Performs duties as assigned and outlined in the Faculty job description and in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.
- Be a licensed physician practicing in the campus area.
- Board Certified by an ABMS‐or AOA‐approved specialty board with current, active state licensure.
- Be experienced in the delivery of educational and health care services.
- Knowledgeable in current practice standards and the PA role.
- Possess a strong commitment to the purpose and goals of South University and the Physician Assistant Program.
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Medical Director, Physician Assistant - Round Rock, United States - South University
Description
Medical Director, Physician Assistant
South University Austin, TX, 1220 W. Louis Henna Boulevard, Round Rock, Texas, United States of America Req #2488 Monday, April 29, 2024What's next for you is the first priority for us With over 45 programs from associate to doctoral degrees, South University is a private institution dedicated to providing educational opportunities that spark the intellectual, social and professional development of a diverse student population.
Our 120-year storypast, present and futureis a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to the students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Online and at our 8 locations and 2 learning sites, we take pride in our welcoming environment; one-on-one support and personalized attention that helps students define goals and identify the means to pursue them. Our small classes feature hands-on experiences that not only shape students skills and excellence in their chosen fields but also shape their characters through encouraging community involvement, volunteerism and the pursuit of life-long learning.
Visit today to learn more about what makes us stand apart as a place to Belong, Believe and Become , a place where you can make a difference in the lives of students eager to learn and grow.
South University, the right direction for a brighter future.
Benefits :
*Medical
*Dental
*Vision
FSA/HSA
Tuition Assistant Program
Long/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K Match
Generous Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
includes domestic partner coverage
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Medical Director is a member of the faculty (rank commensurate with experience). The Medical Director supports the Program Director in ensuring that both didactic instruction and supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs) meet current practice standards related to the physician assistant (PA) role in patient care. The Medical Director is responsible for actively developing the program's mission statement, providing teaching and instruction, evaluating student performance, designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating curriculum, and evaluating the program to ensure adherence to ARC-PA accreditation standards. The Medical Director is instrumental in assisting the program in ensuring that students consistently meet the programs student learning outcomes and achieve the competencies required for PA practice. The Medical Director also participates in activities that promote the stature of the department and the campus and abides by the mandates set by the South University Board of Trustees, University Chancellor, University Vice President ‐Academic Affairs, Campus President, and the local Executive Committee.
KEY JOB ELEMENTS:
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the position's essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe, and assess.
