Director Physician Assistant Program - Mercy College of Ohio - Toledo at Advantus Health Partners

Toledo, Ohio, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Leadership, Fiscal Management, Curriculum Development, Programmatic Review, Outcomes Assessment, Accreditation Compliance, Faculty Supervision, Stakeholder Communication, Budget Stewardship, Clinical Practice Oversight, Academic Administration, Student Recruitment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position This 12 month full time Physician Assistant (PA) Program Director has primary responsibility for the organization, administration, fiscal management, and strategic leadership of the PA Program, including supervision of the Medical Director, principal faculty, instructional faculty, and program staff. The Program Director ensures effective communication and collaboration among internal and external stakeholders, while overseeing continuous programmatic review, outcomes assessment, and data-driven improvement of the curriculum. The Program Director ensures ongoing compliance with ARC-PA Standards and policies, including timely submission of accreditation reports and related documentation and maintenance of continuing accreditation status. At least 80% of the Program Director’s time is devoted to academic and administrative responsibilities to support the PA Program. Essential Job Functions Ensure the delivery of high-quality didactic education and supervised clinical practice experiences at all approved sites for students to meet program competencies, learning outcomes, and accreditation requirements for continuous programmatic review and analysis. Oversight of PA program assessment plan/adherence to ODHE, HLC and ARC-PA standards/criteria including required reports, site visits and other accreditation responsibilities. The Program Director ensures effective communication across all stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, institutional administration, clinical affiliates, the PA Advisory Committee, and ARC-PA. Supervises the medical director, principal and instructional faculty in activities that directly relate to the PA Program. Work closely with the Dean of Health Sciences in the maintenance of the Physician Assistant Program as well as its continued strategic and operational activities. Collaborate with the Enrollment Management team to facilitate the admission process for the PA students utilizing the centralized application system (CASPA) including recruitment, marketing materials, website, catalog language, etc. Development, oversight, and stewardship of the program budget to ensure adequate resources are allocated to support the program’s operations and responsibilities to its students. Teaching, scholarship, service, and other expectations, as outlined for a full-time program director/faculty member. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Licensing/Certification Physician Assistant Licensure in State of Ohio (required) Current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) (required) Education Masters Degree Physician Assistant Program (required) Doctorate (phD, EdD, DHSc, etc) relevant to PA Profession (preferred) Work Experience 3-5 years as a Physician Assistant 3-5 years as a PA program faculty member with successful administrative role within a Master of Physician Assistant Studies program. Experience with ARC-PA accreditation process This position requires that the incumbent qualify for rank at the Assistant Professor or above level. As a Mercy College of Ohio associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com

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Responsibilities

The Program Director is responsible for the strategic leadership, fiscal management, and administration of the Physician Assistant Program. This includes ensuring ARC-PA accreditation compliance, supervising faculty, and overseeing the delivery of high-quality didactic and clinical education.