Clinical Coordinator PA Program

Assumption University•Worcester, MA

18d

About The Position

The Clinical Coordinator is a full-time, 12-month Professor of Practice in the PA Program and School of Health Professions. The role works with the Director of Clinical Education to assist in managing the program’s clinical phase, while also teaching and performing other assigned duties. The coordinator collaborates with the Program Director and Associate Program Director on the organization, administration, review, assessment, planning, development, and effectiveness of the program and curriculum. The role also works with program leadership and faculty on developing, reviewing, and revising the program mission, vision, and goals. The position supports clinical placements and student progress, advises students in both the didactic and clinical years, contributes to admissions and recruitment, and participates in program and university processes, including committee service. Other duties include supporting remediation and assessment, teaching courses, participating in lab, small-group, and simulation activities, supporting ARC-PA accreditation work, and representing the PA Program at university and external events. The position involves sitting, standing, walking, and bending. It requires use of a computer keyboard and screen, close vision, the ability to adjust visual focus, and manual dexterity. Mental demands include reading, detailed work, confidentiality, communication, reasoning, calculations as needed, customer contact, handling multiple concurrent tasks, and working through interruptions.

Requirements

Possess and maintain NCCPA certification.
Maintain an active state license to practice as a physician assistant.
Have a master’s degree in a health-related discipline.
Have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing PA.
Be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University and respect its Catholic and Assumptionist identity.

Nice To Haves

More than 5 years of clinical experience.
More than 3 years of teaching experience, preferably in higher education.
Experience teaching in a PA program or medical school.
Experience with ARC-PA accreditation.

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Clinical Education with management of the clinical phase of the program.
Maintain and update clinical affiliation agreements and preceptor information, including license and board certification information.
Schedule clinical rotations and communicate with preceptors and clinical site staff.
Send and track evaluations, complete clinical site visits, and procure and maintain clinical sites.
Track student hours, patient encounter logs, student absences, and reported incidents.
Review and grade SOAP notes.
Advise matriculated PA students during the didactic and clinical years, including documented counseling and mentoring sessions.
Participate in program and university processes as requested, including faculty committees.
Assist in reviewing admission applications, conducting interviews, and supporting student recruitment and selection.
Support the Director of Admissions, Assessment, and Academic Success with developing and implementing remedial instruction and assessment tools.
Assist with development, review, and revision of the PA Program mission, vision, goals, and competencies.
Assist the Associate Program Director with program organization, administration, review, planning, development, and evaluation.
Teach assigned courses in areas of demonstrated competence or experience.
Participate in lab, small-group, and simulation activities.
Represent the PA Program and School of Health Professions at university events and participate in external events that increase awareness and reputation of the program.
Assist the Associate Program Director with preparation and analysis for ARC-PA accreditation activities and reports.
Participate in faculty interviews and selection at the Program Director’s request.
Attend scheduled staff and faculty meetings.