Assistant Professor/Principal Faculty, Physician Assistant Program, Jefferson College of Health[...]

Davita Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a dedicated core faculty member for their Physician Assistant program in Philadelphia. The role involves developing a mission statement, instructing students, and ensuring high-quality educational standards. Candidates must have a Master's degree from an accredited program and relevant clinical and educational experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive total rewards package

Health and retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Paid time off

Financial and mental health resources

Qualifications

• Current NCCPA certification and licensure in Pennsylvania required.
• Minimum two years physician assistant clinical experience needed.
• Teaching or administrative experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop mission statement and curriculum for the program.
• Select applicants for admission and evaluate student performance.
• Provide academic counseling and remedial instruction.

Skills

Team building

Organization

Leadership

Excellent oral skills

Excellent written skills

Intrapersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Masters level degree from accredited PA program

Doctoral degree or willingness to pursue

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

The faculty member will work with the Department Chair, Program Director, and other PA faculty and staff to ensure that the educational environment demonstrates qualities needed to provide a superior medical education in accordance with ARC-PA standards.

As a core faculty member, and in accordance with ARC-PA Standards, the PA faculty member has responsibility for:

* Developing the mission statement of the program
* Selecting applicants for admission to the program
* Providing student instruction
* Evaluating student performance
* Academic counseling of PA students
* Assuring the availability of remedial instruction
* Designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating curriculum
* Administering and evaluating the program
* Assuming any other related duties necessary to develop and maintain an
effective program
* Other related duties as assigned.

Job Description

Qualifications:

Masters level degree from an accredited PA program or other health-related field required.

Current NCCPA certification with current licensure in Pennsylvania, or license eligible required.

Doctoral degree or willingness to pursue preferred.

Minimum two years physician assistant clinical experience required.Knowledge of the roles, responsibilities and scope of practice of Physician Assistant profession required.

Teaching and/or administrative experience in PA education or other health related field preferred.Evidence of interest in research/scholarly activities preferred.

Skills and Other Requirements:

Team building, organization, and leadership skills.

Ability to network with outside organizations and facilities.

Collaborative spirit.

Ability to travel.

Excellent oral, written, intrapersonal, and computer skills (including Microsoft Office) required.

Active participation/leadership in local, regional, or national PA or other medical organizations preferred.

Interested candidates should submit on-line application/CV and Cover Letteron-line: https://hr.jefferson.edu/careers.html then then in Search Box enter REQ-0011141to apply.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

130 S 9th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

At Jefferson, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support the health and well-being of our colleagues and their families. It includes a wide range of benefits including competitive pay, health and retirement benefits, life and disability insurance, paid time off, educational benefits, financial and mental health resources and much more. Our diverse benefits offerings ensure you have the coverage and access to services you need to thrive both personally and professionally.