PA Education Program Director | Leadership in Health Sciences

Alvernia University; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust Health Coverage

Financial Security

Exceptional Retirement

18 paid holidays

Tuition remission benefits

On-Campus Wellness

Employee Meal Plan

Job summary

An academic institution in Reading, PA is seeking a full-time Program Director for the emerging Physician Associate Program. The role involves leadership, administration, fiscal management, and program development, with a focus on ensuring quality education and student success. Candidates must hold a Master's degree and have significant clinical and educational experience in physician assistant programs. A competitive benefits package includes robust health coverage and a generous retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of clinical experience as a physician assistant.
• Minimum of three years of full-time experience in PA education.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership for the Physician Associate Program.
• Oversee maintenance of programmatic and student files.
• Prepare and manage the program’s operating budget.
• Develop and evaluate the curriculum in alignment with ARC-PA Standards.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving capabilities

Teamwork

Education

Master’s degree from an accredited university

Current or emeritus NCCPA certification

Job description

An academic institution in Reading, PA is seeking a full-time Program Director for the emerging Physician Associate Program. The role involves leadership, administration, fiscal management, and program development, with a focus on ensuring quality education and student success. Candidates must hold a Master's degree and have significant clinical and educational experience in physician assistant programs. A competitive benefits package includes robust health coverage and a generous retirement plan.