Department Chair Physician Assistant AHU

Texas Health Huguley FWS; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Orlando seeks a Department Chair for its Physician Assistant program. This role involves managing curriculum development, overseeing department operations, and providing mentorship while ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. Ideal candidates will have extensive clinical experience and strong leadership credentials.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years clinical experience as a physician assistant.
• Knowledge of ARC-PA accreditation standards.
• Current NCCPA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Manage department including hiring, budget oversight, and accreditation.
• Develop and implement curriculum and course design.
• Participate in student advising and mentoring.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Planning

Education

Master's Science in Physician Assistant

Job description

Job Description - Department Chair Physician Assistant AHU (25015813)

Job Description

Job Number:

25015813

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

• Benefits from Day One
• Paid Days Off from Day One
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:

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

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

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 educating healthcare professionals. The University aims to develop leaders who practice healthcare as a ministry. Our primary customers are students, faculty, and staff, and our partners include physicians, allied health clinicians, and other AdventHealth employees.

The role you’ll contribute:

Department Chair PA actively participates in outstanding customer service, maintaining respectful relationships. The Department Chair manages the program, including hiring, managing the department's budget, overseeing accreditation requirements, representing the department at the institutional level, and providing mentorship and leadership to staff and faculty. The Department Chair develops, designs, and delivers courses as needed, participates in student advising and mentoring, and engages in teaching, service, scholarship, and research in balance with administrative duties. The role also involves reviewing and revising department policies and identifying community agency linkages for student learning experiences.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

Scope of Responsibility:

• Represent the Department to Senior Administration
• Identify community agency linkages for student learning
• Participate in student scholarly activities
• Design, coordinate, and implement curriculum

Compliance/Regulatory Responsibility:

• Develop curriculum aligned with institutional, community, and accreditation standards
• Review and update department policies and procedures
• Maintain records for faculty, clinical liaisons, staff, students, and clinical affiliations

Operating & Capital Budget/Financial Responsibility:

• Develop and maintain the department budget to support faculty
• Seek external and internal funding sources

Strategic Planning Responsibility:

• Define departmental vision and strategic plan aligned with the institution’s mission

Performance Improvement Responsibility:

• Participate in professional organizations
• Develop improvement plans based on assessment results

Community Relations Responsibility:

• Exhibit Christian professionalism
• Participate in service activities at the program and university levels

Staffing/Labor/Supervisory Responsibility:

• Manage human resources for faculty and staff
• Oversee course instruction, technology, and scheduling

Qualifications:

• Master's Science in Physician Assistant
• At least 5 years of clinical experience as a physician assistant
• Knowledge of ARC-PA accreditation standards
• Current Physician Assistant licensure (must obtain in Florida within 6 months)
• Current NCCPA certification