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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