Department Chair Physician Assistant AHU

AdventHealth; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth University seeks a Department Chair for the Physician Assistant program, focusing on curriculum development, managing department operations, and fostering community engagement. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, relevant teaching experience, and a Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies. This role offers an opportunity to shape future health professionals in a supportive Christian environment.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Career Development

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• 5 years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant.
• 3 years of experience in higher education teaching.
• Current Physician Assistant licensure (must obtain Florida license within 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Manage the department's budget and accreditation requirements.
• Oversee curriculum design and implementation.
• Mentor and develop faculty and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Human Resource Management

Curriculum Development

Accreditation Knowledge

Education

Master's Science in Physician Assistant

Job description

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth University is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth University is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule: FT / Day (Mon thru Thurs. 8a.m. to 4:30p.m. & Fri 8a.m. to 3p.m.)

Location: 660 WINYAH DR, Orlando, 32803

The community you’ll be caring for:

Our mission is to provide an environment where students can develop spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically while pursuing professional expertise integrated with Christian values

Top Reasons to work at AdventHealth University Orlando

AdventHealth University, a Seventh-day Adventist institution, specializes in the education of professionals in healthcare. The University seeks to develop leaders who will practice healthcare as a ministry. At AdventHealth University (AHU), our primary customers are students, faculty, and staff. Our partners are physicians, allied health clinicians and other employees of AdventHealth.

The role you’ll contribute:

Department Chair PA actively participates in outstanding customer service and accepts responsibility in maintaining relationships that are equally respectful to all. The Department Chair manages the program including hiring, managing the department's budget, overseeing accreditation requirements, representing the department at the institution level, and providing mentorship and leadership to staff and faculty. The Department Chair develops, designs, and delivers instruction in courses as needed. The Department Chair also participates in student advising and mentoring, and engages in the academic roles of teaching, service, scholarship, and research in balance with their administrative duties. The Department Chair reviews and assists with revisions as needed for department policies and procedures and identifies and recommends appropriate community agency linkages for student learning experiences.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

Scope of Responsibility:

• Represent the Department to Senior Administration
• Identifies appropriate community agency linkages for student learning experiences
• Participates in student scholarly activities
• Designs, coordinates, and implements program curriculum

Compliance/Regulatory Responsibility:

• Develops the curriculum in harmony with the institution, the community, and professional accreditation agencies
• Develops, reviews and updates department policies and procedures
• Documents, reviews, and maintains current faculty, clinical liaison, staff, student, and clinical affiliation records for the Department

Operating & Capital Budget/Financial Responsibility:

• Develops and maintains department budget that assures adequate resources to support faculty
• Seeks and applies for internal and/or external sources of funding for the department and/or students

Strategic Planning Responsibility:

• Determines departmental vision and strategic plan in accordance with the institution’s mission and vision

Performance Improvement Responsibility:

• Maintains involvement in professional organizations
• Develops improvement plans for the department, faculty, staff, and students to improve performance, as indicated by assessment results

Community Relations Responsibility:

• Exhibits and models the characteristics of a Christian professional
• Participates in program and University-wide service activities

Staffing/Labor/Supervisory Responsibility:

• Human resource management to ensure excellence in teaching for students
• Manages selection, evaluation, and mentorship of department faculty and staff
• Oversees all course instruction, department technology, and employee scheduling

The expertise and experiences you’ll need to succeed:

• Master's Science in Physician Assistant
• 5-years of clinical experience as a physician assistant
• 3-years of experience in higher education teaching
• Knowledge of Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) accreditation standards
• Current Physician Assistant licensure in any state (will need to get licensed in State of Florida within 6-months of employment)
• Current NCCPA (National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants) certification