Director of Clinical Education, Physician Assistant
Glen AllenAll locationsGlen AllenProgram Director, PA On-site
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About the role
The Director of Clinical Education is responsible for oversight and management of all aspects of the clinical phase of the Physician Assistant (PA) Program. This individual is expected to provide effective leadership to support the achievement of both program and student learning outcomes related to supervised clinical practice experiences (SPCEs) and the clinical curriculum. In collaboration with the Program Director and other members of the PA faculty ensures the clinical phase meets all Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC‐PA) standards. This includes maintaining compliance, enhancing the quality of the clinical experiences, and ensuring alignment with best practices in PA education. This position is a faculty appointment (rank commensurate with experience) within the Physician Assistant Program. In fulfilling the responsibilities of this role, the incumbent is expected to uphold and promote the philosophy of South University, which emphasizes quality services to students and stakeholders; support for employee development, growth, and recognition; sound economic principles; and an environment that fosters innovation, positive thinking and institutional growth.
What you'll bring
- Terminal degree in healthcare disciplines such as physician assistant, pharmacy, medical doctor, and public health.
- Minimum of a Master’s degree is required.
- Eligibility for professional licensure/certification in the applicable state and healthcare discipline (if applicable) or holds an active, valid, and unencumbered state license.
- PAs must have graduated from an accredited PA program and have current NCCPA certification or emeritus status.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to build successful relationships with students and faculty.
- Strong interpersonal skills with student, faculty, and staff populations.
- Excellent critical thinking, conflict resolution, and decision‐making skills.
- Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills.
- Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite, ExamSoft, and WebAdMIT
- Ability to interact effectively with clinical health care providers and administrators to establish and maintain strong relationships with clinical affiliates/sites.
- Ability to interact effectively as both a leader and as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments.
- Ability to read, understand, interpret, and implement accreditation criteria and state agency regulations.