Clinical Coordinator PA Program

Assumption University; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Assumption University in Worcester, MA seeks a Professor of Practice to support the PA Program and School of Health Professions. The role collaborates with program leadership to manage the clinical phase, oversee curriculum implementation, and participate in mission-driven activities.

The position requires NCCPA certification, an active PA license, a Master’s in a health-related field, and at least five years of PA practice experience.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain NCCPA certification.
• Must maintain an active state license to practice as a physician assistant.
• Must have a Master’s Degree in a health-related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing PA.
• Willingness to contribute to the mission and Catholic/Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Clinical Education with management of the clinical phase of the PA program.
• Maintain and update clinical affiliation agreements and preceptor information.
• Clinical rotation scheduling and coordination; communication with sites and staff.
• Advise matriculated PA students with counseling and mentoring for both didactic and clinical years.
• Contribute to ARC-PA accreditation activities and program evaluations.

Education

Master’s Degree in a health-related discipline

NCCPA certification

Active state license to practice as a physician assistant

Job description

Description

Full-time 12-month Professor of Practice in the PA Program and School of Health Professions. Responsibilities include working with the Director of Clinical Education to assist with management of the clinical phase of the program, in addition to teaching and other duties as assigned. The Clinical Coordinator will collaborate with the Program Director and Associate Program Director in the organization, administration, continuous and periodic review and assessment, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the program and the curriculum. The Clinical Coordinator will also collaborate with program leadership and the faculty in development, review, and revision of the mission statement, program vision, and program goals.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Assists the Director of Clinical Education with management of the clinical phase of the program, including, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Maintain and update clinical affiliation agreements
• Maintain and update all preceptor information, including license and board certification information
• Clinical rotation scheduling
• Correspondence and other communication with preceptors and clinical site staff
• Send and track evaluations
• Complete clinical site visits
• Procure and maintain clinical sites
• Track student hours, patient encounter logs, student absences, and reported incidents
• Review and grading of SOAP notes
• Acts as advisor to matriculated PA students for both the didactic and clinical years to include documented counseling and mentoring sessions.
• Participates in all Program and university processes deemed necessary by the Program and Associate Program Directors, including service on faculty committees.
• Assists in the review of applications for admission to include conducting interviews and supporting the recruitment and selection of students.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Supports the Director of Admissions, Assessment, and Academic Success in the development and implementation of remedial instruction and assessment tools.
• Assists in development, review, and revision of the PA Program mission, vision, goals, and competencies.
• Assists the Associate Program Director in the organization, administration, continuous and periodic review, planning, development, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the PA Program.
• Teaches courses with which he/she has demonstrated competence and/or experience and as assigned by the Program Director.
• Participates in lab, small group, and simulation activities.
• Participates in University events as a representative of the PA Program and the School of Health Professions.
• Participates in events external to the Program that increase awareness and reputation of the PA Program.
• Assists the Associate Program Director with the preparation and analysis for ARC-PA accreditation activities and reports.
• Participates in the interviewing process and selection of faculty members at the request of the Program Director.
• Regularly attends all scheduled staff and faculty meetings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting, standing, walking, and bending are required of this position. Use of a computer keyboard and computer screen for periods of time with close vision and the ability to adjust visual focus plus manual dexterity are required.

MENTAL DEMANDS:

The mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of mental demands include reading (documents), detailed work, confidentiality, language, math, reasoning, oral communications, written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary.

About Assumption University:

St. John Paul II wrote: “Man’s creation by God ‘in his own image’ confers upon every human person an eminent dignity; it also postulates the fundamental equality of all human beings.” Assumption University recognizes the essential contribution of a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty and condemns all forms of harassment, discrimination, and disrespect. As such, and in compliance with the requirements of federal law and/or the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Assumption University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy, as well as other legally protected status, in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, except where such conditions may constitute bona fide qualifications for the programs or activities in question.

Requirements

• Must possess and maintain NCCPA certification
• Must maintain an active state license to practice as a physician assistant
• Must have a Master’s Degree in a health-related discipline
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing PA
• Must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University, as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Greater than 5 years of clinical experience
• Greater than 3 years of teaching experience, preferably in higher education
• Experience teaching in a PA program or medical school
• Experience with ARC-PA accreditation