Medical Director/Faculty, Physician Assistant

Job Posting Summary

The School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University invites qualified candidates to apply for a full-time, multiple year contract, 12-month faculty position to serve as the medical director in Physician Assistant Studies Program in the School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University beginning Fall 2024.

Rank (i.e., Assistant or Associate Professor) will be determined based on experience and scholarship. The Physician Assistant Program Medical Director will collaborate with the Program Director to provide oversight and guidance to ensure that didactic and clinical instruction meet current practice standards for physician assistants in providing patient care.

This is an opportunity to join the accredited Physician Assistant Program located in the Bronx NY, home to multiple hospitals which partner with the program to support clinical placements.

The surrounding community and student body are ethnically and culturally diverse, and the program focuses on preparing students for primary care in underserved communities.

The program, and School of Health and Natural Sciences, has a rich history of both local and global community service through our mobile health vehicle and global missions.

The PA Program is part of the School of Health and Natural Sciences with 5 accredited graduate health professional programs (communication disorders, occupational therapy, nursing, physical therapy, and physician assistant studies) and undergraduate programs in biology, clinical laboratory science, communication disorders, exercise science, nursing, occupational therapy assistant (AAS degree), and veterinary technology.

We have a strong focus on interprofessional education as well as local and global community service. Salary and rank are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants must send a complete application consisting of a cover letter addressing the applicants’ qualifications, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers and email contact for at least three professional references.

The initial review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience :

• Assist the Program Director in ongoing development, evaluation, and improvement of the curriculum for physician assistant program.
• Ensure that didactic and clinical instruction meet current practice standards as they relate to the role of the PA in providing patient care.
• Teach assigned courses with responsibility for curriculum development, content delivery, and assessment of learning.
• Actively participate in the program and support the development of the program competencies to meet current practice standards as they relate to the PA role.
• Participate in the Program’s community-based Mobile Health Vehicle Initiative.
• Support the ongoing evaluation of the program competencies to meet PA current practice standards and ARC-PA requirements.
• Participate in the identification, recruitment, development, monitoring and maintenance of quality pre-clinical clerkship and clinical teaching sites.
• Participate in the recruitment of physician, physician assistant, and other healthcare providers to provide specialty lecturers, clinical skills training, and supervised clinical practice experiences as needed.
• Participate in scholarship and service activities as required to maintain licensure and board certification.
• Participate in accreditation-related activities, including evaluation of curriculum and administrative aspects of the program, as required.
• Participate in student recruitment, admission, and retention.
• Participate in interprofessional education.
• Participate in program, school, and University committees.

Education Requirements :

• Current license as an allopathic or osteopathic physician
• Certified by an ABMS- or AOA-approved specialty board.

Other Qualifications :

• Current and valid New York-Licensed Physician (MD or DO)
• Medical or Surgical Specialty - Board Certification (within the US)
• Graduate of a U.S. accredited medical school
• A minimum of three years of clinical experience
• Prior teaching experience in a Physician Assistant Program or medical school preferred.
• Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills; demonstrated reliability and effectiveness during prior work experience, as may be verified through contact with professional references.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team of highly motivated and experienced healthcare professionals, as may be verified through contact with professional references.
• Honesty, integrity, and commitment to high professional standards, as may be verified through contact with professional references.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

Physical / Other Requirements :

• Must be able to push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per University policies

Compensation offered will be commensurate with the educational background and work experience of the individual.

Mercy University promotes a community campus environment. As a result, employment is limited to the following states : New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.

Applicants outside of those states or the USA will be required to relocate. Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible moves.

About Mercy

Mercy University is a dynamic, diverse New York City area university whose students are on a personal mission to get the most out of life by getting the most out of their education.

Our institution is an independent, coeducational university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs within six schools : Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Nursing.

Liberal Arts and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Mercy's efforts in these programs have been recognized over the last several years.

As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been honored by being ranked nationally among the top Colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology and Business.

Additionally, to support our diverse student body, Mercy University has pursued and been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver services to our students.

Mercy University is proud to be recognized as an institution which helps under-served students to achieve their educational aspirations.

Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020 and 2022. The vibrancy of the University culture is sustained by a diverse student body from around the region.

Serving 8,500 full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students, the University offers campuses in Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Manhattan as well as online offerings.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package.

We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.

Our Mission : Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the company.

The University is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.

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