Medical Director, Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program

Company Description

Chamberlain University has a 130-year history and the mission to educate, empower, and embolden diverse healthcare professionals who advance the health of people, families, communities, and nations. Our regionally accredited University is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. Our College of Nursing offers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at 23 locations and online post-licensure degree programs and certificates including RN to BSN, RN to MSN, a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with nine Specialty Tracks, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). Our College of Health Professions offers multiple options with a Master of Public Health degree, Master of Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health Certificate programs, and a Master of Social Work degree. Learn more about Chamberlain University, part of Adtalem Global Education, at .

There is one very significant way Chamberlain is different than other Universities - Chamberlain Care. Healthcare education is offered in a culture of service excellence and care in four ways: care for self, care for colleagues, care for patients/clients, care for all. By living Chamberlain Care, we've built a culture in which colleagues and students thrive and we graduate extraordinary healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

Chamberlain Care is the guiding principle we provide to each other and to our students to help our students achieve their goals, reach their dreams and impact healthcare at a national level.
If you're ready to live Chamberlain Care, we invite you to apply today

Chamberlain University-Richmond, CA, campus has applied for Accreditation - Provisional from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).

Chamberlain University-Richmond, CA. campus anticipates matriculating its first class in September 2027, pending achieving Accreditation - Provisional status. Accreditation - Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program's ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding accreditation-provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students.

Job Description

The Medical Director, Physician Assistant Studies Program, reports directly into the Program Dean for Chamberlain University's new Richmond, CA, campus-based Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program. The Medical Director is actively involved in the PA program. He/she will support the Program Director in ensuring that both didactic instruction and supervised clinical practice experiences meet current practice standards as they relate to the PA role in providing patient care. The Medical Director will be instrumental in forging relationships with clinical sites in close partnership with the MPAS Executive Dean and Program Director. He/she will be actively involved in recruitment and development of clinical sites for supervised clinical practice experiences as well as providing instruction. He/she will also be involved in evaluating student performance and will assist the Program Director and faculty in the design, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum and the program.

This is a part-time, onsite role at the Richmond campus contributing approximately 8 hours per week. 

The Medical Director will:

Work with Project Director to ensure that didactic instruction and supervised clinical practice experiences meet current practice standards as they relate to the PA role in providing patient care Facilitate communication between the program and the local medical community. Recruit and develop clinical sites for supervised clinical practice experiences Participate in evaluation of supervised clinical practice experiences to ensure that compliance with established ARC-PA accreditation standards and guidelines. Chair the PA Program's Advisory Board. Participate in the review and revision of program mission, policies and procedures as needed. Assist the Program Director and PA faculty in the design, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum and the program Provide teaching and instruction in areas of expertise. Provide a physician perspective to students. Participate in student recruitment, selection, and admission processes. Provide counseling and advising to students, faculty and staff when appropriate. Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Currently licensed allopathic or osteopathic physician. Certified by an ABMS-or AOA-approved specialty board. Experience in educating and mentoring students in medical education and clinical practice. Experience in curriculum development preferred. Possess knowledge of current PA standards of practice. Strong collaboration, team building and communication skills. Comfortable with leadership and operating within a matrixed organization. Passionate about education and aligned with Chamberlain University's TEACH and CARE values.

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $00 and $00. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:

Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match Participation in Adtalem's Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy 12 Paid Holidays

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Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation

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