Administrative Director (C)

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Position Title:Medical Director to the UW-Parkside MSPA Program

Reports To: Program Director of the Physician Assistant Program

Job Summary:

The Medical Director is a current or formerly licensed osteopathic or allopathic physician experienced in the delivery of primary health care. The Medical Director works closely with the program director to assure that the PA Program meets and exceeds the published "Standards and Guidelines for an Accredited Educational Program for the Physician Assistant" as developed by the ARC-PA. The Medical Director will support the program director in assuring that continuous, competent medical guidance for the clinically related program components is provided, so that both didactic and supervised instruction meets current acceptable practice. The medical director is an advocate for the PA program through active participation in the program and support of the development and review of the program curriculum and competencies to meet current practice standards as they relate to the PA role. The Medical Director should provide continuous, competent medical guidance for those portions of the curriculum in which the PA students learn, develop, and practice the knowledge and skills essential to successful professional interactions with physicians in the workplace. Additionally, the Medical Director should elicit actively the understanding and support of practicing physicians.

The Medical Director will be sufficiently available to fulfill the educational and administrative responsibilities outlined below:

Responsibilities and Duties

Curriculum Evaluation/Development

Monitors the didactic curriculum and suggests appropriate changes

Monitors the clinical curriculum and suggests appropriate changes

Consultant Function

Available to the Program Director for input regarding any aspect of the training program regarding curriculum, strategic issues, disciplinary/remediation measures, or policy formulation.

Will attend PA program faculty meetings, various appropriate committee meetings, accreditation site team visit meetings and graduation ceremonies.

Is a strong advocate of the PA Profession.

Teaching Responsibilities

The Medical Director is expected teach various courses and give lectures in areas of expertise, as schedule permits.

Responsibilities for general aspects of the PA Program

Participation in the developing, reviewing and revising as necessary the mission statement, goals, and competencies of the program

Participation in scholarly activities is encouraged (involvement in professional organizations, research, etc.)

Reporting

The Medical Director is to report directly to the Program Director.

Education, Preparation, and Training:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

Current or previous allopathic or osteopathic physician license required

Current or previous Certification an ABMS- or AOA-approved specialty board required

Current clinical practice as a physician is recommended.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. If you need assistance or accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process because of a disability, please let us know. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make reasonable accommodations to a person's disability. Key Job Responsibilities:

Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

Develops and audits administrative operating reports, budgets, policies, and procedures to comply with regulations, institution policies, and business objectives

Recommends, reviews, and directs personnel resource allocation to ensure appropriate utilization of resources

Serves as the unit liaison to internal and external stakeholder groups providing organizational information and representing the interests of the unit

Supervises managerial, professional, and support staff of the unit or division and facilitates unit staff developmental opportunities

Directs, implements, and monitors strategic planning initiatives to ensure appropriate use of financial, administrative, and staffing resources Department:

Center for Health Sciences Compensation:

$35,000-$45,000/year Required Education/Certifications/Qualifications:

Current or previous allopathic or osteopathic physician license required

Current or previous Certification an ABMS- or AOA-approved specialty board required

Current clinical practice as a physician is recommended.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Legal Notices and Important Information

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.(see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

Note: Criminal Background Check - The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a "disparate impact" and is not "job-related and consistent with business necessity" in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job. Reasonable Accommodations

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at . Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability. Parkside Crime Statistics Report

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of WisconsinParkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at for a paper copy of the annual report. Transcript Requirement

Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.