Location: Dobbs Ferry,NY, USA
Medical Director/Faculty, Physician AssistantPrint ( Director/Faculty, Physician AssistantSalary$115,000.00 - $125,000.00 AnnuallyLocationBronx, NYJob TypeFull Time FacultyJob Number00694DivisionSchool of Health & Natural SciencesDepartmentPhysician AssistantOpening Date03/22/2024Union StatusNon-UnionDescriptionBenefitsJob Posting SummaryThe School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University invites qualified candidates to apply for a full-time, multiple year contract, 12-month faculty position to serve as the medical director in Physician Assistant Studies Program in the School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University beginning Fall 2024. Rank (i.e., Assistant or Associate Professor) will be determined based on experience and scholarship. The Physician Assistant Program Medical Director will collaborate with the Program Director to provide oversight and guidance to ensure that didactic and clinical instruction meet current practice standards for physician assistants in providing patient care. This is an opportunity to join the accredited Physician Assistant Program located in the Bronx NY, home to multiple hospitals which partner with the program to support clinical placements. The surrounding community and student body are ethnically and culturally diverse, and the program focuses on preparing students for primary care in underserved communities. The program, and School of Health and Natural Sciences, has a rich history of both local and global community service through our mobile health vehicle and global missions. The PA Program is part of the School of Health and Natural Sciences with 5 accredited graduate health professional programs (communication disorders, occupational therapy, nursing, physical therapy, and physician assistant studies) and undergraduate programs in biology, clinical laboratory science, communication disorders, exercise science, nursing, occupational therapy assistant (AAS degree), and veterinary technology. We have a strong focus on interprofessional education as well as local and global community service. Salary and rank are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applicants must send a complete application consisting of a cover letter addressing the applicants' qualifications, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers and email contact for at least three professional references. The initial review of completed applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.QualificationsRequired Skills & Experience:Assist the Program Director in ongoing development, evaluation, and improvement of the curriculum for physician assistant program.Ensure that didactic and clinical instruction meet current practice standards as they relate to the role of the PA in providing patient care.Teach assigned courses with responsibility for curriculum development, content delivery, and assessment of learning.Actively participate in the program and support the development of the program competencies to meet current practice standards as they relate to the PA role.Participate in the Program's community-based Mobile Health Vehicle Initiative.Support the ongoing evaluation of the program competencies to meet PA current practice standards and ARC-PA requirements.Participate in the identification, recruitment, development, monitoring and maintenance of quality pre-clinical clerkship and clinical teaching sites.Participate in the recruitment of physician, physician assistant, and other healthcare providers to provide specialty lecturers, clinical skills training, and supervised clinical practice experiences as needed.Participate in scholarship and service activities as required to maintain licensure and board certification.Participate in accreditation-related activities, including evaluation of curriculum and administrative aspects of the program, as required.Participate in student recruitment, admission, and retention.Participate in interprofessional education.Participate in program, school, and University committees.Education Requirements:Current license as an allopathic or osteopathic physicianCertified by an ABMS- or AOA-approved specialty board.Other Qualifications:Current and valid New York-Licensed Physician (MD or DO)Medical or Surgical Specialty - Board Certification (within the US)Graduate of a U.S. accredited medical schoolA minimum of three years of clinical experiencePrior teaching experience in a Physician Assistant Program or medical school preferred.Strong communication, time management, and organizational skills; demonstrated reliability and effectiveness during prior work experience, as may be verified through contact with professional references.Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team of highly motivated and experienced healthcare professionals, as may be verified through contact with professional references.Honesty, integrity, and commitment to high professional standards, as may be verified through contact with professional references.Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.Compensation offered will be commensurate with the educational background and work experience of the individual.Mercy University promotes a community campus environment. As a result, employment is limited to the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Applicants outside of those states or the USA will be required to relocate. Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible moves.About MercyMercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City areauniversity that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution , proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology , and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.Mercy's student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn oncampuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, andManhattan as well as online.At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.Our Mission:Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.EEO StatementMercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) ###-####, Option 6 or via email ...@mercy.edu.The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.Campus SafetyMercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be found here. ( University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.Health Insurance:UntitedHealthcare OxfordIn-network and out-of-network plan optionsEmblemHealth HIP Prime HMO (Union Staff)Dental Insurance:UnitedHealthcare OxfordIn-network and out-of-network plan optionsVision Insurance:UntitedHealthcare OxfordPaid Time Off:Mercy University provides generous leave benefits to its employees.Disabilities & Workers Compensation Insurance:Coverage in accordance with New York State regulationsLife Insurance:Long-Term Disability:The HartfordShort-Term Disability:The HartfordFlexible Spending Account (FSA):AmeriflexRetirement Benefits:TIAAThe Mercy University Retirement Plan is comprised of two components:Deferred Compensation PlanAll eligible employees may contribute to the Deferred Compensation Plan on a pre-tax basis upon joining the University.Defined Contribution PlanEligible employees are enrolled in the Defined Contribution Plan after two (2) years of full-time employment at Mercy University and receive a semi-monthly contribution from the College, based on age and salary. If an employee is under age 36, they will receive a contribution of 3.3% of their annual salary each pay period. If an employee is age 36 or older, they will receive a contribution of 9% of their annual salary each pay period.If employed full-time for two (2) or more consecutive years by another institution(s) of higher education (college or university), without an intervening break in service within the last twelve (12) months prior to employment before joining Mercy, please submit a waiting period waiver form to Office of Human Resources. The Defined Contribution will begin as of the first day of the month following receipt of the completed waiver form.Remote Work:Mercy University recognizes the important role that workplace flexibility can play in an employee's ability to manage work-life balance.Learn more about our remote work policyhere ( .Tuition Remission: Staff & FacultyMercy University provides a competitive education to students and extends that formal education opportunity to employees, and their spouses/domestic partners, and dependents at a reduced tuition rate through this Tuition Remission Benefits Policy for Mercy Employees.Learn more about our tuition remissionhere ( .Tuition Exchange:We are a member of the Tuition Exchange Program. Employees are eligible to apply for the Tuition Exchange Program after completing two (2) consecutive years of full-time employment.Employee Assistance Program:CompsychVoluntary Benefits:Allstate Identity ProtectionLegalEaseLiberty Mutual Auto & HomeownersNationwide Pet InsurancePlumBenefitsScriptSaveWorking AdvantageNote: The above describes a brief summary of benefits and is subject to change.AgencyMercy UniversityAddress555 BroadwayDobbs Ferry, New York, 10522Phone914-###-####Website verify your email addressVerify Email