MEDEX Northwest is the Physician Assistant (PA) Program at the University of Washington (UW) and is a section of the Department of Family Medicine in the School of Medicine.MEDEX has fivecampuseslocated at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA; the University of Alaska in Anchorage, AK; Kona, Hawaii;UW Seattle, andUW Tacoma
This positionappointmentis based in the Seattle, WA campus
The base salary range for this position will be $8334-$10834 @ 1.0 FTE per month ($100,008-$130,008 annually @ 1.0 FTE) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
Primary responsibilities include coordination, management, and supervision of MEDEX clinicalyear studentsacross the Seattle campus and associated clinical WWAMI training sites.The Clinical Coordinator functions as the program’s clinical training lead at the Seattle MEDEX campus TheClinical Coordinator is an experienced PA faculty member who is broadly responsible to interface with and place clinical year students into required and elective clinical rotations that cultivate clinical competencies and prepare students to successfully obtain national certification and enter the PA work force. Clinical Coordinators also maintain existing clinical sites and nurture preceptors as well as develop new clinical sites and preceptors throughout the WWAMI area The Clinical Coordinator is a lecturer position and is a 12-month, non-tenure track appointment
Additional duties of Clinical Coordinators include teaching,proctoring both didactic and clinical activities, participation in the recruitment and the admissions process,ensuring compliance with ARC-PA Standards, andother duties assigned by the Associate Program Director (APD)for Clinical Affairs and/or the Program DirectorThe Clinical Coordinator must be available for participation in administrative and academic committees and meetings, University of Washington School of Medicine and Department of Family Medicine meetings,as well asvarious retreats and projects at the University of Washington campus in Seattle and other MEDEX or WWAMI training sitesThis position reports directly to the MEDEX Program Director and will also have accountability to the Associate Program Director (APD) for Clinical Affairs. We are seeking applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community.
Job Responsibilities
Clinical Coordination
Enlist support for PA student clinical education in Seattle, WA and the WWAMI region, and collaborate with healthcare institutions. Serve as remote work backup for other campuses as needed to fill administrative responsibilitiespertaining to clinical sites: scheduling and clinicalrotations
Assist in structuring and scheduling the clinical curriculum and rotations to meet educational standards.
Regularly assess the quality and effectiveness of clinical year instruction and evaluate teaching at clinical sites.
Oversee student exams and coordinate the selection and scheduling of speakers for campus events
Visit clinical sites during preceptorships and complete necessary documentation, with travel as required
Work with other clinical coordinators on student clinical placements across MEDEX sites, travel as needed
Student Support, Evaluation,and Progress
Assist with evaluating student progress and clinical competency, ensuring achievement of essential practice skills for each rotation.
Create written, audiovisual, and computer-based teaching materials.
Provide clinical year advising, meet with students on professional development, and implement retention strategies (tutoring, counseling).
Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
Collaborate on the planning and scheduling of student orientation, Mid-year Exam Week, and Final Exam Week.
Review all student evaluations in a timely manner and address any issues raised by the student or preceptor.
Program Management
Working professionally and collaboratively with other faculty members, medical director, staff and instructional faculty
Represent the program on committees and projects focused on clinical education, diversity, and healthcare access.
Lead and participate in Clinical Team meetings, retreats, and other MEDEX eventsrequiring travel as needed
Review applications, participate in interviews, and engage in student selection and orientation.
Stay updated on program activities related to accreditation and compliance.
Complete other administrative and curricular duties as requested by the Program Director.
Attend all relevant MEDEX meetings and activities; travel as needed.
-Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent, Masters degree preferred
-Completion of an accredited PA program
-Eligible for PA licensure in the state of assigned campus
-Current NCCPA certification or equivalent and two years of clinical experience
Interested applicants can apply by submitting their CV and Cover Letter,including a Vision Statement, a one-paragraph statement addressing the prompt:
- Applicants should articulate how their past experiences and/or future plans in reasearch, teaching, mentoring, patient care and/or service promote a sense of belonging and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Equal Opportunity
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81
Benefits Information
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