Full Job Description
South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing, applicants who are focused on transforming the lives of our customers/students! At South College, you will help implement our strategy of “Where Dreams Find Direction!” We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 15,000 students covering 10 campuses and Online learning sites, offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students.
In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.
The South College Physician Assistant Studies program is seeking a highly motivated physician for the position of Medical Director to join our developing Physician Assistant program in Farmers Branch, TX. We are searching for a team-oriented Medical Director to provide part-time assistance and advising in the development and maintenance of our didactic and clinical curricula.
The mission of the South College Master of Health Science in Physician Assistant Studies program is to educate highly qualified physician assistants, preparing them to become competent, compassionate, and comprehensive healthcare providers for clinical practice in rural and urban areas.
General Responsibilities
- Provide medical guidance for the didactic and clinical instruction of the program,
- Assist the Physician Assistant Program Director with the development, content, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of the didactic and clinical curricula,
- Assist Program Director by securing, orienting, and evaluating new clinical preceptors as needed.
- Act as advocate for the program by providing ongoing guidance and direction to the adjunct medical directors and core didactic and clinical faculty including but not limited to regional and local physician faculty members, hospital and clinic administrators, and state/professional boards.
- Assist with preparation of grants, reports, and self-studies related to funding and accreditation.
Minimum Requirements
- Graduate of Allopathic or Osteopathic School approved by the American Association of Osteopathic Medical Schools and/or Association of American Medical Colleges
- Board Certified by ABMS or AOA approved specialty board
- Eligibility for licensure in Texas (must secure upon hire if not currently held)
- Minimum three years of clinical experience
- Strong written/oral skills