What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Director, Developing Physician Assistant Program position at Plaza College?
Plaza College is seeking candidates for the Medical Director of its developing Physician Assistant Studies Program at its Forest Hills, NY campus.
The Medical Director reports directly to the Program Director and will assume responsibility for ensuring that the program’s competencies and curriculum meet or exceed clinical practice standards. Duties include, but are not limited to, assisting with the planning, developing, implementing, and assessing the program curriculum, policies, and procedures; working collaboratively with clinical partners to ensure ample and optimum clinical learning experiences for students; student advising and monitoring student progress and retention throughout the program; participating in accreditation activities; faculty development and coordination of activities; student recruitment and applicant selection; and participation in college and program-level committees. The Medical Director will also hold a teaching load in the didactic and clinical phases of the program.
This is a part-time (approx. 20-25 hours per week), year-round appointment and all applicants must be available to report in person at the Plaza College campus in Forest Hills, Queens.
Qualifications
Applicants must be a 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. Applicants must also maintain current ABMS or AOA board certification in a medical specialty.
A minimum of five (5) years of professional clinical practice and three (3) years of teaching experience preferred.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and original resume/CV (resumes in online platform formatting will not be accepted) to btravis@ plazacollege.edu.
About Plaza College
Since its founding in 1916, Plaza College has been dedicated to a mission of ensuring the personal and professional advancement of our students through an inclusive and dynamic learning experience that promotes the education, health, and success of the communities we serve. The College offers Associate, Baccalaureate, Master level programs through its five unique schools; the School of Allied Health, School of Business, School of Court Reporting, School of Dental Sciences, and School of Nursing.
As an institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, as well as a number of specialized programmatic accreditors, the scope and rigor of Plaza College’s programs offer our students an exceptional educational experience. An effective strategic planning process ensures the continued relevance and success of these existing programmatic offerings and plans for future offerings to address the ever-changing needs of the NYC workforce. It is through our esteemed partnerships with local employers – from small businesses to large healthcare corporations - that the College is able to complete this process and maintain its long-standing position as a valuable resource to our community.
Plaza College is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn more about Plaza College, please visit www.plazacollege.edu.