• Academic Medical Director

    Touro University (New York, NY)


    Overview

     

    The Academic Medical Director for the Manhattan Physician Assistant Program, is a licensed physician experienced in the delivery of primary health care. The Medical Director works closely with the program directors to assure that the PA Program meets and exceeds the published Standards and Guidelines for an Accredited Educational Program for the Physician Assistants as developed by the ARC-PA. The Medical Director will support the program directors in assuring that continuous competent medical guidance for the clinically related program components is provided, so that both didactic and supervised instruction meets current acceptable practice. The Medical Director should provide continuous, competent medical guidance for those portions of the curriculum in which the physician assistant students learn, develop and practice the knowledge and skills essential to successful professional interactions with physicians in the workplace. Additionally, the Medical Director should elicit actively the understanding and support of practicing physicians. The Medical Director will be sufficiently available to fulfill the educational and administrative responsibilities outlined below:

    Responsibilities

    + Curriculum Evaluation/Development

    + Monitors the didactic curriculum and suggests appropriate changes

    + Monitors the clinical curriculum and suggests appropriate changes

    + Serves as a member of the Academic Progress Committee

    + Consultant Function

    + Is available to the Program Directors for input regarding any aspect of the training program regarding curriculum, strategic issues, disciplinary/remediation measures, or policy formulation.

    + Will attend PA program faculty meetings, various appropriate committee meetings, reaccreditation site team visit meetings and graduation ceremonies.

    + Works in the Clinical Committee as a strong advocate of the PA profession.

    + Student Health

    + Assists the Admissions Committee with student health forms and monitors student health issues and policies for adherence to current standards and school policy.

    + Teaching responsibilities

    + The Medical Director will teach various courses and give lectures in areas of expertise.

    Qualifications

    Education/Experience

    + Doctor of Medicine required.

    + Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine required.

    + Board Certified in area of discipline

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

    + Demonstrated proficiency in communication (written and verbal) required

    + Familiarity in online learning platforms including Banner, Canvas, Blackboard, and Adobe Connect preferred

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook preferred

    + A high degree of interpersonal competency:professionalism, diplomacy, judgement and discretion required

    + Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty and colleagues required

     

    Maximum Salary

     

    USD $35,000.00/Yr.

     

    Minimum Salary

     

    USD $28,000.00/Yr.

    Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

    + Full range of Health Plans

    + Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

    + Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

    + Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

    + Dependent Care and Transit Programs

    + Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

    + Short-term and Long-term disability programs

    + Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

    + Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)

    + Generous Paid Time Off

    + Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday

    + Annual Holiday Schedule

     

    All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

     

    Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

     

    Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, [email protected] (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at [email protected] and 646-565-6000 x55330.

     

    Job Locations US-NY-New York

    ID 2025-12411

    College TUNY - School of Health Sciences

     

    Position Type Part-Time

     

    Schedule Shift 9am- 2pm

     

    Hours Per Week 19

     

    Travel None

     

    Category Academic/Program Support

     

    FLSA Status Exempt

     

    Location : Country US