Physician Assistant Medical Director, Boston Campus

Physician Assistant Medical Director, Boston Campus

Bay Path University, in partnership with the national search firm Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Physician Assistant Medical Director for the Boston Campus. This is a unique opportunity for a clinically experienced physician or physician assistant to play a meaningful, strategic role in shaping the future of a dynamic and growing PA program while maintaining professional flexibility. Serving in a part-time, 12-month administrative capacity (0.5FTE), the Medical Director partners closely with the Program Director and faculty to ensure academic and clinical excellence, guide curriculum development, and support accreditation standards, all while helping to prepare the next generation of highly skilled, compassionate clinicians. This individual will also hold the faculty rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The part-time nature of this role offers the chance to be actively engaged in program innovation without stepping away from clinical practice. The Medical Director will contribute to key areas including curriculum review, admissions, clinical partnerships, and program advocacy, bringing current practice insight into an already collaborative and mission-driven academic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hold an active interest in the PA program and help guide it through future endeavors by actively participating in program affairs, allotting time for regular meetings with the Program Director, faculty, and students.
• Support the Program Director by providing review and critique of curriculum, courses, and clinical rotations to ensure the didactic and clinical phases of the PA Program meet current and acceptable practice standards.
• Serve as an advocate for both the PA Program and the PA profession.
• Recruit instructors as requested by the academic coordinator and clinical sites as requested by the clinical coordinator.
• Participate in the admissions process and applicant selection. Help develop and/or revise and maintain program mission statements, competencies, goals, and policies in accordance with ARC-PA Standards of Accreditation.
• Support the development and review of the program curriculum and competencies to meet current practice standards as they relate to the PA role.

Qualifications:

• Hold, at minimum, an earned Doctorate degree in Allopathic or Osteopathic Medicine or be a currently or previously licensed Physician Assistant.
• Be currently or previously licensed as an Allopathic or Osteopathic Physician by the State Board of Medical Examiners or as a Physician Assistant.
• Hold current or previous Board Certification by an ABMS or AOA approved specialty board as an Allopathic or Osteopathic physician. (It is desirable that the candidate be board certified in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or an Internal Medicine subspecialty).
• Minimum 3 years of practice experience.
• Be knowledgeable in current practice standards and the physician assistant role.