Medical Director - MPAS-TX

Franklin Pierce University•Round Rock, TX

7d•Remote

About The Position

The Franklin Pierce University Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program at Round Rock, TX is committed to collegial collaboration amongst all members of the team, across all phases of the program. The Medical Director of the Physician Assistant (PA) Studies Program is a part-time (8 hours per week) twelve (12) month appointment. The Medical Director provides continuous, competent, medical guidance in the didactic and clinical components of the PA program to ensure that it meets current acceptable accreditation standards. The Medical Director will serve as liaison to the physician community, participate in various committees, as well as perform some instructional and administrative duties.

Requirements

Licensed, board-certified physician or a licensed and certified Physician Assistant with extensive clinical experience.
Knowledge of the PA profession, practice standards, and roles.
Prior experience in supervising or working with practicing graduate physician assistants.
Excellent written and oral communication, as well as interpersonal, planning, administrative and organizational skills.
Possess knowledge of health care agencies and/or hospitals’ organization, regulations, departmental function, policies, and procedures.
Ability to maintain professionalism when dealing with all faculty, staff, alumni, external school personnel and other customers.
Accept and render constructive criticism in a professional manner.
Adhere to the policies and procedures established by Franklin Pierce University.
Handle highly confidential data while understanding that all university information and materials should only be disclosed to others for legitimate business reasons.
Maintain integrity and professionalism when dealing with faculty, staff, students, preceptors, and other personnel.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience preferred.
Primary care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses in accordance with the course syllabus, institutional policy, and accreditation standards.
Participate in the update and revision of course content and teaching methodology to maintain current evidence-based medicine.
Provide advice and/or assistance as appropriate to faculty regarding course content and instructional materials.
Assist with the administration, organization, and development of the clinical education phase of the program.
Serve as Academic Advisor to Physician Assistant Studies students.
Maintain general knowledge of degree requirements, graduation requirements, remediation, and student services.
Advocate for the PA program and provide connections to the medical community.
Assist in program self-study and assist in preparation of accreditation related documents.
Participate in departmental committees as available and required.
Participate in the PA White Coat Ceremony, graduation ceremonies in full regalia, and other official events.