Physician Assistant - Program Director

South College of North Carolina, Inc; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to spearhead the development of a new Physician Assistant Studies program. This role involves overseeing the accreditation process and ensuring the program meets high educational standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both academic and clinical settings, bringing innovative strategies to create a nationally recognized PA program. Join a rapidly growing institution dedicated to transforming lives through education, where your leadership will directly impact the quality of healthcare education for aspiring professionals.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant Program with a master's degree.
• 3 years in an Academic-Based Role, preferably as Director or Associate Director.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the PA program to meet ARC-PA accreditation standards.
• Collaborate with other PA Program leaders for effective administration.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Clinical Experience

Academic Administration

Collaboration

Education

Master's Degree from ARC-PA accredited program

Doctoral Degree in healthcare related field

Job description

Description

South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing applicants who are focused on transforming the lives of our customers/students! At South College, you will help implement our strategy of “Where Dreams Find Direction!” We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 15,000 students covering 10 campuses and online learning sites, offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students.

South College is seeking a dynamic and energetic leader to coordinate and complete efforts to establish an MHS in Physician Assistant Studies program at our campus in Carmel, Indiana. The institution is initiating the provisional accreditation pathway for proposed new programs with the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).

The ideal candidate will possess an integrated background of academic and clinical experience with creative and innovative approaches for developing a nationally recognized PA program. This role will provide the overall leadership, administration, and management of the PA program at this campus to promote quality of education that meets all ARC-PA accreditation standards. The leader will collaborate with other South College PA Program leaders at other campuses to ensure effective organization, administration, fiscal management, educational goals/assessment/analysis, clinical site establishment, oversight of the didactic and clinical curriculum, and planning.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

1. Graduation from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant Program with a minimum of a master’s degree
2. Doctoral degree in healthcare related field preferred
3. Current NCCPA Certification
4. PA License in US (if not in IN, will be necessary to obtain)
5. 3 years in Academic-Based Role, preferably as Director or Associate Director
6. 5 years Clinical Experience as practicing PA