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Touro University

Academic Medical Director

Touro University, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Overview

The Academic Medical Director for the Manhattan Physician Assistant Program, is a licensed physician experienced in the delivery of primary health care. The Medical Director works closely with the program directors to assure that the PA Program meets and exceeds the published Standards and Guidelines for an Accredited Educational Program for the Physician Assistants as developed by the ARC-PA. The Medical Director will support the program directors 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 should provide continuous, competent medical guidance for those portions of the curriculum in which the physician assistant 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

Curriculum Evaluation/Development

Monitors the didactic curriculum and suggests appropriate changes

Monitors the clinical curriculum and suggests appropriate changes

Serves as a member of the Academic Progress Committee

Consultant Function

Is available to the Program Directors 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, reaccreditation site team visit meetings and graduation ceremonies.

Works in the Clinical Committee as a strong advocate of the PA profession.

Student Health

Assists the Admissions Committee with student health forms and monitors student health issues and policies for adherence to current standards and school policy.

Teaching responsibilities

The Medical Director will teach various courses and give lectures in areas of expertise.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Doctor of Medicine required.

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine required.

Board Certified in area of discipline

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Demonstrated proficiency in communication (written and verbal) required

Familiarity in online learning platforms including Banner, Canvas, Blackboard, and Adobe Connect preferred

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook preferred

A high degree of interpersonal competency:professionalism, diplomacy, judgement and discretion required

Demonstrated ability to develop positive and cooperative relationships with students, faculty and colleagues required

Maximum Salary

USD $35,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $28,000.00/Yr.

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

Full range of Health Plans

Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

Dependent Care and Transit Programs

Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability programs

Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

Employee Assistance Program

Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)

Generous Paid Time Off

Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday

Annual Holiday Schedule

All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.

Job Locations US-NY-New York

ID 2025-12411

College TUNY - School of Health Sciences

Position Type Part-Time

Schedule Shift 9am- 2pm

Hours Per Week 19

Travel None

Category Academic/Program Support

FLSA Status Exempt

Location : Country US