Medical Director, Physician Assistant Program

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is seeking candidates for the position of Medical Director for the college’s emergent Master of Physician Assistant Studies program. The Medical Director will report directly to the Physician Assistant Program Director. The Medical Director will be responsible for ensuring that both didactic instruction and supervised clinical practice experiences meet or exceed current clinical practice standards. Working in close partnership with the Program Director, the Medical Director will be actively involved in building relationships with clinical sites for the development of supervised clinical practice experiences. Additional duties include assisting with the planning, development, implementation, and assessment of the program curriculum; participation in accreditation activities; student advising; and participation in student recruitment, selection, and admission processes. The Medical Director will also provide instruction in the didactic and clinical phases of the program.

This is a part-time (8-19 hours per week) year-round appointment scheduled to begin July 1, 2025. All applicants must be available to report in person to the campus in Albany, NY.

Applications consisting of a letter of interest and curriculum vitae may be submitted online. Review will begin immediately and continue until the role is filled.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with the Program Director to ensure that didactic instruction and supervised clinical practice experiences meet or exceed current practice standards as they relate to the physician assistant’s role in providing patient care.
• Recruit and develop clinical sites for supervised clinical practice experiences.
• Participate in the evaluation of supervised clinical practice experiences to ensure compliance with established ARC-PA accreditation standards and guidelines.
• Assist the Program Director and program faculty in the design, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum and the program.
• Provide instruction in their area(s) of expertise.
• Contribute to efforts to recruit and retain students in the program.
• Advise and mentor students as needed.
• Other required and negotiated program activities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Familiarity with the ARC-PA accreditation process is preferred.
• Strong team-building skills and ability to foster collaboration.
• Commitment to make a positive contribution to the development of a culturally diverse and inter-culturally competent community.
• Demonstrated collegiality.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Passionate about education and commitment to the College’s mission.

Education and Experience:

• Graduate of a US board-approved medical school with the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) with current medical license.
• Maintain current ABMS or AOA board certification in a medical specialty.
• At least 5 years of professional clinical practice and 3 years of teaching experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of current PA standards of practice is preferred.
• Experience in educating and mentoring students in medical education and clinical practice is preferred.
• Experience in curriculum development is preferred.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Please note that this posting is not all-inclusive of the job responsibilities or qualifications of the position. The essential functions of the job may or may not have been fully described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Additional Information:

This position is part-time based in Albany, NY with hours ranging from 8-19 per week year-round. The duties and responsibilities of this role require the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or interaction with our community, requiring all work to be performed on-site. Additional details pertaining to this position will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits:

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental and vision benefits, free life insurance and disability programs, tuition assistance programs, retirement plan with employer match and contribution, and generous time off including 20 paid holidays plus paid sick and vacation time. Additional perks include wellness rewards, free gym access, free parking, identity theft protection and many others. Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, and exclusions may apply for some roles.

ACPHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our hiring and employment practices.