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OSU-Center for Health Sciences

Contact Name & Email

Jamie Childers, Work Schedule

Typically Monday - Friday, day shift

Hiring Range

$ Salary

About this Position

This position is considered Principal Faculty for the Physician Assistant Program. The Director of Clinical Education is responsible for development of the clinical curriculum. They are responsible for recruiting and maintaining relationships with clinical sites and preceptors. They oversee student evaluations and assessment during the clinical curricular phase of the program and perform ongoing assessment of clinical site and preceptor sufficiency and efficiency.

Principal Faculty support the Program Director in ensuring all aspects of the Program meet the Standards of Accreditation set forth by the ARC-PA. Principal faculty also ensure curriculum is consistent with current practice standards as it relates to the PA role in providing patient care and Oklahoma State University policies. This position is a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, non-tenure track.

Responsibilities Academic Responsibilities: Assists the Program Director in aligning programmatic operations with accreditation standards

Evaluates student progress and performance at regular intervals

Ensures the availability of remedial instruction

Provides academic counseling and advising to students

Provides classroom and laboratory instruction

Participates in program evaluation and assessment activities

Participates in student recruitment and the admission review and selection process

Advocates for the Program within the University, community clinical partners, as well as state and national organizations Clinical Practice Responsibilities: Provide medical care within an OSU-sponsored clinic

Dedicated to serving as a PA student preceptor Required Qualifications

Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program Clinical experience of two or more years working full-time as a physician assistant

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: NCCPA certification Current State License, preferably with current DEA, OBNDD license

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge: Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience, with an emphasis in PA education

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: ACLS, BLS, PALS certification, recommended but not required

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of PA program organization and administration Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills Leadership skills demonstrated by participation in local, regional or national PA programs