Director of Physician Assistant Program

The director will be responsible for the organization, administration, periodic review, continued development, and general effectiveness of the Physician Assistant program. This position will require occasional driving to clinical sites in urban and rural areas. Occasional evening/weekend hours to meet the needs of the program.

 

Full-time Employee Benefits include: medical and dental insurances, retirement plans, paid time off, educational benefits for employees and dependents at Penn College and Penn State University, and more. For additional information, click here.

EDUCATION

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program or a graduate of an ABMS or AOA-approved medical school. Required
• PA must hold a Master's degree or Master's degree in progress with a plan for completion within one year of hire. Required

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Must be a Physician Assistant/Physician Associate (ARC-PA requirement); currently licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in Pennsylvania. Required
• Must hold current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification without restrictions in any state of the United States where licensing occurred. Required

EXPERIENCE

• Must possess at least three years of full-time higher education experience at the time of appointment (ARC-PA requirement). Required
• Five (5) years in a practice as physician assistant or physician and has supervised physician assistants. Preferred
• Administrative experience. Preferred
• Experience in curriculum development, faculty selection, and program evaluation. Preferred

ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in written form. Required
• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with students, staff, faculty, health care professionals, and the public. Required
• Developed organizational skills. Required
• Sensitivity to the expectations of students, staff, faculty, health care professionals, and the public. Required
• Ability to work with minimal supervision. Required
• Ability to establish positive rapport with health care industries and professionals. Required
• Possession of a valid driver's license. Required
• Evidence of self-motivation, creativity, enthusiasm, and leadership. Required
• Functional ability with microcomputers with mainframe applications. Required

 

• Program Leadership and Administration
  • Assume primary responsibility for continuing development, implementation, evaluation, revision, organization and direction of Physician Assistant curriculum to assure attainment of program objectives.
  • In conjunction with faculty, continuously evaluate the program’s goals, objectives, content, outcomes assessments, and board examination pass rates.
  • Oversee the instructional objectives for Physician Assistant curriculum; in conjunction with faculty, develop strategies for delivering competency-based instruction.
  • In conjunction with faculty and staff, supervise the selection and development of course materials.
  • Assimilate and maintain national accrediting body competencies into core areas reflecting the knowledge for successful completion of board examinations and skills for entry-level positions needed by the healthcare community.
  • Assure that clinical and observational experiences meet the expectations of the Physician Assistant program and contribute toward established and expected outcomes for students.
  • In conjunction with staff and faculty, coordinate the development, implementation, and monitoring/evaluation of policies and procedures affecting student clinical experiences.
  • Provide leadership for formulation and revision of policies, procedures and objectives as needed for the program.
  • Prepare staff schedules and all faculty teaching assignments.
  • Supervise and evaluate all Physician Assistant faculty and staff (including the program’s medical director).
  • Provide leadership in the recruitment, selection and orientation of program faculty and staff.
  • Participate in College events and student recruitment activities (including but not limited to: open house, tours, summer camps, career fairs).
  • Oversee the establishment and monitoring of the selective admissions criteria for the Physician Assistant studies program.
  • Assist with student advisement, both students in program and those seeking entrance into the PA program.
  • Facilitate cooperative relationships with affiliating clinical agencies and the PA program
  • In collaboration with faculty, facilitate faculty and PA team meetings.
  • Assist with preparing proposals for additional source funding.
• Student Service
  • In conjunction with faculty and staff, provide a Physician Assistant student orientation program.
  • Oversee and maintain accurate student records, regularly evaluate student progress, and assist in followup studies on the placement and achievement of program graduates.
• Accreditation
  • Complete documentation necessary for continuing accreditation by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants as part of ongoing program evaluation.
  • Actively participate in the ARCPA Accreditation process by working with program faculty, staff, and College leadership to maintain continued accreditation.
  • Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum for PA education and incorporation of instructional experiences within the curriculum designed to achieve and maintain compliance with ARCPA standards.
  • Oversee and assist with data collection, outcomes assessment and document construction for accreditation selfstudy and required reports, annual assessment reporting and program review.
• Fiscal Management
  • Develop, in coordination with the Assistant Dean, and administer the program's cost center budget.
  • Identify and assist the Assistant Dean in procurement of specialized equipment necessary for curriculum area.
  • Supervise the purchase of program equipment and supplies.
• Program and Professional Development
  • Act as contact person for program information distribution to interested parties.
  • Identify appropriate healthcare professionals to participate on the advisory committee; facilitate meetings and activities of advisory committee.
  • Participate in local, state and national professional organizations.
  • Attend continuing education programs for self-improvement and program development.
• Instructional
  • May teach up to six (6) credits or eight (8) contact hours or equivalent per semester in consultation with and approval of the immediate supervisor.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve on College committees as requested or designated.

None

Commensurate with credentials submitted as applied to the College’s Administrative, Professional and Technical Staff Salary System.

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.

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

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