Physician Assistant Instructor

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Physician Assistant Instructor (Consultant Medical- Subject Matter Expert Physician Assistant).

Summary: This position includes performing instructional duties for the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP)/ Bachelor and Master of Science Physician Assistant Curriculum, which will include classroom/lab, multiple preparation hours, and office hours for assisting students one-on-one, as required. Work location is San Antonio, Texas

Job Requirements:

• Plan (training schedules), refine, and assist in presenting approximately 93 didactic semester hours for Bachelor and Master of Science Physician Assistant education

• Develop, evaluate, modify and instruct the first phase in graduate level classes at MEDCoE in fundamentals of clinical medicine and surgery, which includes human anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, laboratory testing, diagnostic testing, patient dispositions and patient education and PA professional issues.

• Review and revise course materials

• Develop test questions/student assessments and maintain and update a test item databank

• Identify potential physician assistant-related research topics and ideas and assesses the feasibility of each project.

• Conduct classroom and laboratory instruction (i.e., teach) of any/all lesson topics in the courses using the approved course materials and methods

• Prepare samples, set up, and administer/conduct laboratory exercises.

• Assist in development, set up, administer, and grade written and laboratory practical examinations

• Assist in conducting practical exercises in clinical practice to clued physical examination techniques, special patient model exercises, outpatient medical patient shadowing, and emergency medicine and surgical skills practicums

• Ensure that all appropriate university requirements are met IAW policies and guidelines of the affiliating university and that the content meets standards prescribed by the ARC-PA and PAEA.

• Leverage emerging technologies and evidence-based medical literature in the presentation of the classes to facilitate student understanding and mastery of the class content.

• Provide SME consultation for Computer-/Web-Based Training (CBT/WBT) instructional designers and programmers developing interactive multimedia.

• Provide SME/scientific technical support that is technically accurate, insightful, and creative; contribute to technical scientific discussions in a manner that is positive contribution to group/teamwork.

• Perform course administrative functions including maintaining student and course administrative records, organizing training materials, and identifying supply needs.

• Provide academic counsel and Phase 2 Management for 8-12 graduate students in IPAP/ Bachelor and Master of Science Physician Assistant Curriculum minimum. Provides input to faculty deliberations regarding the change of students’ status (remediation, retention, or release).

• Perform typical laboratory training logistics activities such as using supplies and equipment in accordance with guidance and budget, maintaining the order and cleanliness of the training facility as needed, and assisting with setting up and moving laboratory furniture and equipment within the facility and/or to Camp Bullis.

• Assist in development and updating instructional materials (such as lesson plans, student notes with illustrations, visual aids, and examinations) incorporating current technical subject matter, DoD doctrine, policies, guidelines, lessons learned, and current work practices into the instructional materials and training program in accordance with the Program of Instruction, policies, and guidelines provided. Deliverables: lesson plans, student notes with illustrations, visual aids, and examinations, Facilitator Guides, Student Guides, Course materials – PPT, Adjunctive references

Qualifications, Certifications, and Requirements:

• Must have a National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) site code.

• Must have an active affiliation with NAEMT and a training background in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TC3)

• Be a member of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) and accredited by AAALAC International to ensure Instructor contract staff has access to required training certifications. Contractor must complete ALAAS training within 10 days of contract award.

• Must be physically fit to the extent they can perform all tasks required of the students and to the same standard.

• Complete a Workplace Occupational Health Assessment with a licensed medical and/or occupational health provider within 30 days of start date.

• Special Operations Forces (SOF) and critical care background (active-duty assignments, training, deployments).

• Previous experience as instructors (one year minimum) or graduates of the TCMC course.

• Must have served in current theater of operations (For example: CENTCOM, AFRICOM) and/or served in a medical role I or II assignment totaling at least 24 months and this requirement is only applicable to PA, M.D., and D.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Technical Instructor IV/Site Lead: Doctoral Degree (minimum) in Physician Assistant Studies

• Technical Instructor IV/Master’s degree (minimum) in Physician Assistant Studies

• Current certification/licensure as Physician Assistant (e.g. NCCPA certification)

• Clinical Experience: Minimum 10+ years of clinical practice as Physician Assistant required

• Teaching Experience: 10+ years Teaching, mentoring, or precepting experience minimum

• Position is Contingent Upon Award

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.