Administrative Director (C)

University of Wisconsin Stout•Kenosha, WI

8d•$35,000 - $45,000

About The Position

Position Title: Medical Director to the UW-Parkside MSPA Program Reports To: Program Director of the Physician Assistant Program Job Summary : The Medical Director is a current or formerly licensed osteopathic or allopathic physician experienced in the delivery of primary health care. The Medical Director works closely with the program director to assure that the PA Program meets and exceeds the published “Standards and Guidelines for an Accredited Educational Program for the Physician Assistant” as developed by the ARC-PA. The Medical Director will support the program director in assuring that continuous, competent medical guidance for the clinically related program components is provided, so that both didactic and supervised instruction meets current acceptable practice. The medical director is an advocate for the PA program through active participation in the program and support of the development and review of the program curriculum and competencies to meet current practice standards as they relate to the PA role. The Medical Director should provide continuous, competent medical guidance for those portions of the curriculum in which the PA students learn, develop, and practice the knowledge and skills essential to successful professional interactions with physicians in the workplace. Additionally, the Medical Director should elicit actively the understanding and support of practicing physicians. The Medical Director will be sufficiently available to fulfill the educational and administrative responsibilities outlined below:

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Current or previous allopathic or osteopathic physician license required
Current or previous Certification an ABMS- or AOA-approved specialty board required
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.
It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Nice To Haves

Current clinical practice as a physician is recommended.

Responsibilities

Curriculum Evaluation/Development Monitors the didactic curriculum and suggests appropriate changes
Monitors the clinical curriculum and suggests appropriate changes
Consultant Function Available to the Program Director for input regarding any aspect of the training program regarding curriculum, strategic issues, disciplinary/remediation measures, or policy formulation.
Will attend PA program faculty meetings, various appropriate committee meetings, accreditation site team visit meetings and graduation ceremonies.
Is a strong advocate of the PA Profession.
Teaching Responsibilities The Medical Director is expected teach various courses and give lectures in areas of expertise, as schedule permits.
Responsibilities for general aspects of the PA Program Participation in the developing, reviewing and revising as necessary the mission statement, goals, and competencies of the program
Participation in scholarly activities is encouraged (involvement in professional organizations, research, etc.)
Reporting The Medical Director is to report directly to the Program Director.
Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
Develops and audits administrative operating reports, budgets, policies, and procedures to comply with regulations, institution policies, and business objectives
Recommends, reviews, and directs personnel resource allocation to ensure appropriate utilization of resources
Serves as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information and representing the interests of the unit
Supervises managerial, professional, and support staff of the unit or division and facilitates unit staff developmental opportunities
Directs, implements, and monitors strategic planning initiatives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources