Associate Medical Director, Physician Assistant Program

National Louis University•Chicago, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

National Louis University is seeking a board-certified Osteopathic, Allopathic Physician, or Physician Assistant for a part-time Associate Medical Director position in a new Physician Assistant (PA) program. This position is an active participant in the program, supporting the development and implementation of program competencies to meet current practice standards as they relate to the Physician Assistant role. The Associate Medical Director will assist the Program Director by providing medical guidance for didactic and the program and clinical curricular components in which PA students learn and practice the skills essential to professional interactions with physicians in the medical workplace. The Associate Medical Director reports to the Program Director of the Physician Assistant program located at NLU’s Chicago campus. This position is a contracted affiliated faculty appointment.

Requirements

Currently licensed allopathic or osteopathic physician in the State of Illinois required
Current certification by an ABMS- or AOA-approved specialty board required
Current or past NCCPA Certification for Physician Assistant
At least five years of clinical experience required
Clinical practice experience with licensed Physician Assistants
Clinical education for medical learners, preferably physician assistant students
Knowledge of the Physician Assistant profession
Commitment to the Physician Assistant Program Mission and Goals
The ability to work collaboratively as an interprofessional team member
Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate with faculty, students, and staff
Punctuality, attention to detail, and adherence to due dates are required
Proficiency in the use of technology for organization, word processing, learning management system, and communication is essential

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated history of didactic teaching of medical learners is preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the PA Education Committee and participate in Program self-assessment.
Attend Department meetings as requested and assist with PA Programmatic Development and PA Programmatic Ongoing Assessment.
Review, revise, and recommend the program competencies to meet current PA practice standards.
Support the Director of Clinical Education with clinical site development and preceptors as requested.
Clinically precept students if needed.