Director of Clinical Education Physician Assistant Master Educator

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POSITION SPECIFICS

SUMMARY:

The Physician Assistant Director of Clinical Education and Master Educator supports the Physician Assistant Program and College of Medicine in fulfillment of its mission, purpose and goals. Provides professional leadership and support, and serves as an educator, role model, mentor, career advisor and facilitator. Provides program-specific expertise and is actively engaged in relevant department initiatives. Supports University, Campus, and/or departmental goals in order to ensure compliance with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure, internal consistency, and graduate outcomes that meet student learning, workplace and placement expectations. Creates an educational environment which fosters innovation, responsiveness, and accountability.

This position is a full-time, in-person position, reporting to the PA Program Director and instrumental in the continual assessment, evaluation, and refinement of all aspects of clinical education in accordance with current ARC-PA standards. The Director of Clinical Education will work closely with the Program Director, program faculty, staff and students.

The Director of Clinical Education will also serve as a Master Educator and be allotted one clinical day per week to maintain clinical practice with anticipation of being present on campus at least 3 days per week while classes are in session.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teaching (25%)

• Participates in the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the curriculum.
• Serve as the Course Director for assigned courses, simulation instruction and curriculum design in the clinical phase of the program.
• Continuously reviews and updates course materials for supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs) in the clinical phase of the program, and for sessions taught in the didactic phase of the program
• Participates in the written and practical assessment of students in both the didactic and clinical phases of the program.
• Participates in the development and implementation of educational activities that enhance active student engagement in learning; including Interprofessional Education Events.
• Serves as an academic advisor to students from matriculation to graduation.
• Oversees the Capstone Project and serves as a Capstone advisor for students in the second year of the PA program.
• Assures students are provided instructional support services within the subject area taught to maintain the highest level of student achievement while safeguarding the integrity of the educational process.
• Records and posts class attendance and grades as required, completes and submits assignments in a timely manner, responds to urgent student inquiries as described in the student/faculty handbook.
• Evaluates student performance on PACKRAT 1 to develop high-yield educational lectures throughout the clinical phase of the program.
• Grades tests, quizzes, and written assignments promptly, returning constructive feedback to students within 2 weeks, unless otherwise noted in the course syllabus.

Administrative (45%)

• Assists with program activities to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accrediting bodies, and University policies and procedures.
• Assists the PA Program Director in the administration of the clinical phase of the two-year academic program; including oversight of student placement in SCPE sites, identification of preceptors for PA student education, site visits, rotation specific assessments, summative program assessment, and remediation efforts.
• Oversees curriculum content and integration from didactic to clinical phases of learning to ensure continuity of longitudinal themes, breadth, and depth of clinical experiences.
• Oversees the integration of technology and other resources to support an effective learning environment.
• Oversees the utilization of the College's learning management system and other College/program management platforms used in the clinical phase of the program.
• Identifies and orients new preceptors and instructional faculty in the clinical phase of the program.
• Collaborates with the Woodward Center for Excellence, MD program, Clerkship coordinators, and Penn State Health Leadership to ensure high-quality SCPE sites that comply with Program goals, course learning outcomes, course instructional objectives, and ARC-PA accreditation requirements.
• Reviews and ensures that course syllabi align with program syllabus template requirements and ARC-PA accreditation standards.
• Works with the PA Program Director, Associate Dean for Evaluation and Assessment, and the Manager for Accreditation Monitoring, Database Analysis, and Continuous Quality Improvement to ensure alignment with program competencies across assessment and evaluation processes.
• Participates in the development, updating and reporting of ongoing self-assessment processes related to clinical education and outcomes as required for program self-assessment and in accordance with ARC-PA standards.
• Monitors and reports on academic progress for all matriculated PA students in the clinical phase of the program.
• Recommends budgetary considerations for the clinical phase of the PA program to the PA Program Director.

Scholarship & Service (10%)

• Identifies and applies specialized research or activities related to teaching, assigned teaching area(s), or may contribute to the scholarly community/knowledge of the discipline.
• Actively participates in the screening, interviewing, and selection of students for enrollment into the PA program as a member of the admissions committee.
• Attends Department, College and University meetings as arranged/approved by Program Director and Clinical Department Manager.
• Serves as an academic liaison to the Physician Assistant Master's Program Education Committee (PAMPEC).
• Participates in planned student recruiting, admissions, and retention activities as assigned by the Program Director.
• Serve as a program representative on College level committees or task forces that assist in the formation of academic policies and related matters, as assigned.

Clinical Practice (20%)

• Maintains clinical practice within designated clinical department.
• Attends professional development/continuing medical education activities that promote education, leadership, and College/program missions and educational goals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS:

• Adheres to University policies and procedures and conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the University's Code of Ethical Conduct, Compliance Agreement, Sexual Harassment Policy or any of its policies and procedures, applicable federal and states laws, and applicable professional standards.
• Participates as an effective member of the team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments as determined by the PA Program Director.
• Demeanor reflects collegiality; behavior demonstrates professional and ethical conduct.

• Maintains membership in professional organization and engages in professional activities that promote the PA profession.

• Networks within professional community both inside and outside the University.
• Assists with assessment, critique and evaluation of overall curriculum and revisions to program and syllabi.
• Assists with program analysis to ensure best practices and optimal student outcomes.
• Participates in professional development and organizations in order to remain current in the field.
• Courteous and approachable to students.
• Maintains confidentiality of all student, associate, and/or University information as required.
• Follows proper procedures/channels of communication.

EDUCATION:

• Graduation from an ARC-PA accredited PA program.
• Master's degree.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Active PA license in Pennsylvania or eligibility for this licensure.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

• Three years of experience in clinical PA practice.
• Three years of experience in PA education preferred.
• Experience in administrative programs and accreditation proceedings.
• Knowledge of/experience with ARC-PA standards preferred.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Ability to demonstrate clinical competency.
• Ability to maintain academic standards.
• Ability to work independently with general supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate a thorough, accurate and practical knowledge of their field or discipline.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate the theories of their field or discipline.
• Ability to effectively operate equipment and machines for instructional purposes.
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment and machines such as computer terminal, calculator and copier.
• Ability to engage in data entry via a computer.
• Ability to manage and work effectively in a highly ethnic and culturally diverse student and associate community.
• Ability to use effective communication skills, both oral and written, including presentations and effective listening skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively before groups, committees, and in meetings.
• Ability to effectively use interpersonal skills, follow through with duties, provide attention to detail, and demonstrate the ability to motivate others.
• Ability to use creative facilitation and conflict resolution skills to resolve difficult and sensitive issues.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to self-direct, self-pace, multi-task and function well under pressure of deadlines and conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to interpret rules, regulations, policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to travel/drive locally on a weekly, daily and/or on an as needed basis as well as occasional travel to other campuses or locations.

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