Job Description

Serve as a visible and active advocate for the PA Program, supporting its mission, goals, and long-term sustainability. This position may have occasional evening/weekend hours to meet the needs of the program. The work schedule is as needed. May require some travel between clinical/fieldwork sites.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited school of: Medicine (MD), or Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or Physician Assistant Studies. Required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• PA - Physician Assistant Currently or previously licensed Physician Assistant, allopathic physician, or osteopathic physician. Required
• Unrestricted professional licensure at the time of appointment if engaged in clinical practice. Required
• Currently or previously board certified in the appropriate professional discipline. Required
• Valid and in State Driver's License. Required

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of three (3) years of professional clinical experience, including experience working with or supervising Physician Assistants. Required
• Employment experience in a practice setting that utilizes Physician Assistants. Required
• Prior teaching or academic experience in a health professions program. Preferred

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with program director, students, staff, faculty, and the public. Required
• Good oral and written communication skills. Required
• Functional ability with microcomputers or ability to learn microcomputer functions. Required
• Knowledge of the local healthcare institutions and providers. Required
• Ability to establish a positive rapport with healthcare institutions and providers. Required
• Thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities of Physician Assistants in clinical practice. Required
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diversity and multicultural issues. Required

Responsibilities

• (In accordance with ARC PA Standard A2.12) • Serve as a visible and active advocate for the PA Program, supporting its mission, goals, and long-term sustainability. • Promote the PA profession and role within academic, clinical, and healthcare communities. • Represent the medical perspective in program decision making while supporting the Program Director’s academic leadership. • Participate in the development, review, and evaluation of the PA Program curriculum, ensuring alignment with current medical practice standards, the evolving scope and role of Physician Assistants, and accreditation requirements. • Assist in ensuring curriculum content reflects contemporary patient care, interprofessional practice, and healthcare system expectations. • Attend advisory committee meetings as scheduled and contribute medical expertise to program planning discussions. • Participate in accreditation activities, including preparation for ARC PA accreditation reviews and meetings with accreditation site visitors as requested. • Assist the Program Director in establishing and maintaining relationships with healthcare providers and institutions to support clinical education, program objectives, and workforce and community needs.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Program Director, as requested, with administrative support for academic and professionalism related due process procedures as well as clinical and professional guidance for students.
• In conjunction with the Program Director and Program Coordinator, review and suggest modifications to keep student clinical handbook/manual, processes and procedures current and in compliance with accreditation standards.
• Attend Physician Assistant Program faculty-staff program meetings as requested by the Program Director.

Physical Standards and Special Job Features

None

Pay Transparency

Yearly Stipend

College Statement

This is not a complete itemization of all facets of this position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The College has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without prior notice.

EEO Statement

Penn College is committed to equal opportunity and the diversity of its workforce.

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Job Code

AM165