"Founding Physician Assistant Program Director"

Founding Physician Assistant Program Director

Company: Washington & Jefferson College

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Category: Physician Assistants

Type: Full-Time

Summary

The Founding Physician Assistant (PA) Program Director will lead the development, accreditation, and launch of a new PA program. This role oversees all academic, administrative, and operational functions to ensure program quality, compliance, and long-term success.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the design, planning, and implementation of the PA program, including curriculum development, assessment strategies, and program policies.
• Oversee the ARC-PA accreditation process, including preparation of the application, self-study reports, and site visit coordination.
• Establish the program's vision, mission, and long-term strategic goals in alignment with institutional priorities.
• Recruit, hire, mentor, and evaluate faculty and staff.
• Ensure compliance with ARC-PA standards, institutional policies, and state/federal regulations.
• Develop and manage program budgets, resource allocation, and operational planning.
• Oversee student admissions processes, academic progression, and program evaluation.
• Foster a culture of academic excellence, professionalism, and student-centered learning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clinical partners to secure high-quality clinical rotation sites.
• Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Education to ensure clinical experience meets program and accreditation standards.
• Teach within the PA curriculum as appropriate.
• Engage in scholarly activity, professional development, and service to the institution and profession.
• Represent the program within the institution and to external stakeholders.
• Promote the program's visibility and reputation through community outreach, professional organizations, and partnerships.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARC-PA-accredited PA program.
• Master's degree required, doctoral degree preferred.
• Current NCCPA certification (or equivalent for physicians).
• Eligible for licensure as a PA (or physician) in Pennsylvania.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in PA education, including leadership or administrative roles.
• Demonstrated experience with ARC-PA accreditation processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Supervisory Duties

None, initially. After the hire, the program director will supervisor appropriate administrative support and, at the appropriate time, a clinical director and faculty within the program.

Application Instructions

Apply for this job at https://washjeff.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please submit a cover letter and resume. It is recommended that all documents be in PDF format and uploaded at one time. Review of applications will begin immediately.

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