Medical Director, Physician Assistant Program

Primary Purpose of Position This position is a 0.33 FTE position at the rank of Clinical Associate Professor or above, and reports to the Program Director. The Medical Director supports the PA and actively participates in the development of the PA both the didactic instruction and supervised clinical experiences to develop program competencies that meet current practice standards as they relate to the PA role in providing patient care as well as the ARC-PA Standards of accreditations. The Medical Director will also serve as an advocate for the program and a liaison to the medical community within the state and region, helping to facilitate the development of relationships for clinical placements, faculty recruitment and program growth. Additionally, the medical director will work with the Program Director, Dean and other members of the academic leadership at the University to assess the program and implement plans for continuous quality improvement across the curriculum. The medical director facilitates the development, implementation, and evaluation of both the curriculum and program overall and participates in committees related to the operations within the PA program. Responsibilities Assist, supervise, and evaluate PA didactic instruction and clinical experiences. Advocate for the program and liaise with the medical community to develop clinical placement relationships. Recruit faculty and support program growth. Work with the Program Director, Dean and other academic leaders to assess the program and implement plans for continuous quality improvement. Facilitate the development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum and program overall. Participate in committees related to the operations within the PA program. Minimum Requirements A Doctoral degree in a health, education, or administrative discipline. Earned medical degree from an LCME or AOA accredited institution. Licensure as a physician within the state of North Carolina. Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education Current certification by an ABMS or AOA-approved specialty board. Knowledge of the physician assistant program accreditation process and familiarity with the details of experiential education and site establishment within the healthcare community. Current physician license in the state of North Carolina and current board certification (AOA or ABMS) and work clinically as a physician in the community. Commitment to inclusive education and developing cultural competencies among graduate students with a lens toward social justice education. Required License or Certification Licensure as a physician within the state of North Carolina. Current physician license in the state of North Carolina and current board certification. Equal Opportunity Statement North Carolina A & T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A & T State University is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A & T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity. #J-18808-Ljbffr