Medical Director Physicians Assistant Program

Socket.dev; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Assumption University in Worcester, MA seeks a Part-time Professor of Practice for the PA Program and School of Health Professions. The role collaborates with the Program Director to advance curriculum, accreditation readiness, and program assessment while supporting student success.

The position emphasizes teaching in PA topics, faculty development, and engagement in accreditation activities, with additional duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a PA program or health professions setting.
• Familiar with ARC-PA accreditation standards and processes.
• Ability to collaborate with program leadership and faculty.
• Commitment to diversity and student development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Program Director to organize and assess the PA Program.
• Actively participate in ARC-PA accreditation activities.
• Teach courses within competence and as assigned.
• Assist in developing and revising program mission, goals and competencies.
• Assist in developing the Student Handbook annually.
• Advise on student behavior, performance and professionalism.
• Provide faculty development opportunities and peer review.
• Assist in faculty hiring and interview processes.
• Attend or review minutes of staff and faculty meetings.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Accreditation

Academic advising

Education

MD/DO physician

Job description

Part-time 12-month Professor of Practice in the PA Program and School of Health Professions responsible for collaborating and consulting with the Program Director as an active participant in the program. The Medical Director will support the development and ongoing review of the program competencies to meet current practice standards as they relate to the PA role. The Medical Director will also consult and collaborate with the faculty regarding didactic and clinical curriculum and in the development and maintenance of clinical sites. The Medical Director will play an integral role in the Program’s accreditation preparation for the ARC-PA site visits.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Assists the Program Director in the organization, administration, continuous and periodic review and assessment, planning, development, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the PA Program.
• Actively participates in the ARC-PA accreditation process.
• Teaches courses with which he/she has demonstrated competence and/or experience and as assigned by the Program Director.
• Assists in development, review, and revision of the PA Program mission, vision, goals, and competencies.
• Assists in the development of the Student Handbook annually.
• Advises the Program Director of any problems related to student behavior, academic performance, or professionalism.
• Provides opportunities for ongoing faculty development and peer review.
• Assists in the interview process and selection of faculty members.
• Regularly attends or reviews the minutes of staff and faculty meetings.
• Assists in other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Other Duties:

• Provides academic advising/counseling for students.
• Assists in the review of applications for admission to include conducting interviews and supporting the recruitment and selection of students.
• Supports the Director of Clinical Education in clinical site development and monitoring.
• Supports the Director of Didactic Education and Director of Clinical Education in the coordination, development, and evaluation of curriculum and evaluation of student performance.
• Fosters a Program climate that values diversity among program stakeholders.
• 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.

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 be currently or previously licensed to practice as an allopathic or osteopathic physician
• Must possess current or previous certification granted by an ABMS- or AOA-approved specialty board
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience as a practicing physician
• 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:

• Current state licensure to practice as an allopathic or osteopathic physician
• Current state controlled substance registration
• Current federal DEA controlled substance registration
• Experience teaching in a PA program or medical school
• 5 years teaching experience, preferably in higher education
• Experience with ARC-PA accreditation