Medical Director- IL- Physician Assistant Program- (0.5 FTE) at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, Illinois

Job Description:

The Midwestern University Physician Assistant Program is recruiting a board-certified Osteopathic or Allopathic Physician for a part-time Medical Director position (0.2 FTE-0.5 FTE). The physician should have earned a DO/MD degree and must be a licensed physician with at least three years of practice experience, preferably in a primary care setting. The Medical Director should be committed to medical education, have knowledge and vision about the role of physician assistants, and be able to support the implementation of program goals and competencies.

Position Description
 

The Medical Director for the Physician Assistant Program has general responsibilities, as assigned and delegated by the Program Director, to support the PA program by providing knowledgeable medical guidance for program components in both the didactic and clinical years. The Medical Director should provide regular, competent medical guidance for those portions of the curriculum in which PA students learn, develop, and practice the knowledge and skills essential to successful professional interactions with physicians in the medical workplace. The medical director must be an active participant in the program, and support the development and implementation of program competencies that meet current practice standards as they relate to the PA role.

Qualifications

1. Must be a licensed physician (MD or DO) with practice experience, preferably in a primary care setting


2. Must be certified by an ABMS- or AOA-approved specialty


3. Must have a record of professional, academic, and administrative achievement;


4. Should have experience with clinical education, preferably with physician assistants;


5. Must have knowledge and vision about the role of physician assistants;


6. Must have a strong commitment to achieve the mission of the PA program, the College of Health Sciences, and Midwestern

The Medical Director reports to the PA Program Director. Performance evaluations will be conducted by the PA Program Director.

1. Assists the Program Director and Director(s) of Clinical Education in recruiting qualified clinical rotation sites for the students, and monitoring rotation sites for adequacy


2. Serves as a mentor to clinical preceptors


3. Creates and participates in remediation plans developed to meet the needs of struggling medical learners


4. Evaluates clinical and didactic curricular content curriculum and provides constructive feedback to adjunct and core faculty


5. Develops lectures, learning activities and assessments


6. Supports the development and implementation of program goals and competencies


7. Coordinates and/or teaches in didactic and clinical year courses as assigned by the Program Director;


8. Other duties as assigned by the Program Director

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences, and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance.  We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care accounts.  We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holidays, sick/flex days, personal days, and vacation days.  We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program.  Wellness is important to us, and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility. 

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with
all federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/).  Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.