Physician Assistant; PA Faculty - College of Health Sciences, Rush University

Physician Assistant (PA) Faculty - College of Health Sciences, Rush University

Join the Physician Assistant (PA) Faculty - College of Health Sciences, Rush University team at Rush University Medical Center.

Business Unit:
Rush Medical Center
Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center
Department:
Physician Assistant / PA Faculty
Work Type:
Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule:

8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits.

Pay Range: $31 - $61 per hour

Summary
:
The Physician Assistant Faculty
- College of Health Sciences faculty member will work primarily with the clinical faculty to monitor student performance on clinical rotations, supervise existing rotation sites, recruit new sites, develop clinical curriculum, and participate in teaching and assessment activities related to clinical and didactic student training. This position requires travel for site supervision and recruitment.

The faculty member will contribute to the educational, research, scholarship and service missions of the Program, the Department of Physician Assistant Studies, and the College of Health Sciences.

Qualifications

• Certified Physician Assistant with a Master’s degree in a field related to the health sciences, education, or management is required. Having, or in the process of attaining, a doctorate in a field appropriate to academic leadership in the PA profession is preferred.
• Must have or be eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois.
• Must have at least three years of experience as a clinically practicing Physician Assistant. Prior experience in PA education and course instruction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate student training on clinical rotations and participate in clinical rotation site supervision.
• Assist the Director of Clinical Education in activities related to clinical rotation site maintenance.
• Instruct and lecture PA students during both didactic and clinical training
• Design, write, and edit assessments and examinations for students in clinical training.
• Provide student advising and support as indicated.
• Other clinical administrative duties as necessary.

Core Duties Of All Faculty, Commensurate With FTE Efforts

• Serve as a course director.
• Advise students throughout their enrollment.
• Facilitate and mentor student research activities.
• Engage in research and other scholarly activities.
• Maintain clinical currency with health care trends, research, and PA practice.
• Support teacher-practitioner model of the department through engaging in clinical practice and teaching
• Pursue external funding opportunities as they become available.
• Represent the Department, the College of Health Sciences and Rush University and at professional conferences and seminars.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.