Physician Associate Studies Temporary Pool
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Job Location:
Bloomsburg, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Description Summary
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for temporary faculty positions (full-time one semester part-time one semester or part-time academic year) as needs arise in the Department of Physician Associate Studies. The Department of Physician Associate (PA) Studies at Commonwealth University houses the nationally recognized Physician Assistant (PA) Program. Founded in 1996 as the Lock Haven University PA Program and graduating its first class in 1998 this program is recognized as the first PA Program within Pennsylvanias State System of Higher Education. Following five years of success at the Lock Haven campus the PA Program was expanded to the Clearfield campus location in 2001 with classroom instruction delivered using state-of-the-art distance education 2010 the PA Program was again expanded now offering instruction additionally at a campus location in Harrisburg. Graduates of the program enjoy a 98% first-time pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination ( PANCE ). The Department of PA Studies consists of on-site faculty at each campus location where the program is offered. On-site faculty serve as instructors for both classroom and lab-based instruction as well as advisors for both first year (didactic phase) and second year (clinical phase) students. The curriculum for the PA Program utilizes a team-teaching approach to a modular-based design with didactic instruction following an organ-based and medical specialty-focused approach. Faculty in the department have clinical expertise in a variety of settings including family practice pediatrics womens health inpatient medicine emergency medicine/urgent care and surgery.
Duties
Deliver classroom instruction across multiple campus locations using distance education technology within a team-based modular format. Provide on-site instruction for small group physical diagnosis and clinical skills lab activities. T ravel to other campus locations for on-site instruction as assigned. S upervise and complete site visits on second year PA students as needed. Develop learning outcomes for PA students. Develop implement and administer competency assessments of PA students. Assure clinical education sites used by the program are in compliance with University and Program policies including the ability of clinical sites to provide patient experiences that support students in achieving program-defined student learning outcomes and competencies. Actively recruit and maintain existing clinical partnerships and training sites. Acquire data on the efficacy of didactic and clinical instruction provided to PA concert with other designated program personnel and appropriate departmental committees analyze draw conclusions and implement educational strategies to foster an environment of continuous quality improvement. Develop coordinate and provide instructional support for clinical year PA students. Attend and participate in committee program and departmental meetings. Assist with day-to-day activities at your campus location including assistance with classroom technology lab preparation/clean-up inventory of supplies etc. Assist the Program Director and Department Chair in reviewing planning and analyzing compliance with ARC -PA standards of accreditation. Actively participate in the University community and professional service. Engage in academic and professional scholarship activities.
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for temporary faculty positions (full-time one semester part-time one semester or part-time academic year) as needs arise in the Department of Physician Associate Studies. The Department of Physician Associate (PA) Studies at Commonwealth University houses the nationally recognized Physician Assistant (PA) Program. Founded in 1996 as the Lock Haven University PA Program and graduating its first class in 1998 this program is recognized as the first PA Program within Pennsylvanias State System of Higher Education. Following five years of success at the Lock Haven campus the PA Program was expanded to the Clearfield campus location in 2001 with classroom instruction delivered using state-of-the-art distance education 2010 the PA Program was again expanded now offering instruction additionally at a campus location in Harrisburg. Graduates of the program enjoy a 98% first-time pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination ( PANCE ). The Department of PA Studies consists of on-site faculty at each campus location where the program is offered. On-site faculty serve as instructors for both classroom and lab-based instruction as well as advisors for both first year (didactic phase) and second year (clinical phase) students. The curriculum for the PA Program utilizes a team-teaching approach to a modular-based design with didactic instruction following an organ-based and medical specialty-focused approach. Faculty in the department have clinical expertise in a variety of settings including family practice pediatrics womens health inpatient medicine emergency medicine/urgent care and surgery.
Duties
Deliver classroom instruction across multiple campus locations using distance education technology within a team-based modular format. Provide on-site instruction for small group physical diagnosis and clinical skills lab activities. T ravel to other campus locations for on-site instruction as assigned. S upervise and complete site visits on second year PA students as needed. Develop learning outcomes for PA students. Develop implement and administer competency assessments of PA students. Assure clinical education sites used by the program are in compliance with University and Program policies including the ability of clinical sites to provide patient experiences that support students in achieving program-defined student learning outcomes and competencies. Actively recruit and maintain existing clinical partnerships and training sites. Acquire data on the efficacy of didactic and clinical instruction provided to PA concert with other designated program personnel and appropriate departmental committees analyze draw conclusions and implement educational strategies to foster an environment of continuous quality improvement. Develop coordinate and provide instructional support for clinical year PA students. Attend and participate in committee program and departmental meetings. Assist with day-to-day activities at your campus location including assistance with classroom technology lab preparation/clean-up inventory of supplies etc. Assist the Program Director and Department Chair in reviewing planning and analyzing compliance with ARC -PA standards of accreditation. Actively participate in the University community and professional service. Engage in academic and professional scholarship activities.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Post Residency Experience
- Occupational Health Experience
- Pain Management
- SOAP
- Primary Care Experience
- Medical Management
- Suturing
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Pharmacy Residency
- Botox Experience
- Epic
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