Full Job Description
Provide the appropriate experience and perform instructional duties for the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP)/ Bachelor and Master of Science Physician Assistant Curriculum. Includes classroom/lab, multiple preparation hours, and office hours for assisting students one-on-one. Work location is at the MEDCoE, Department of Graduate Education, Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), Fort Sam Houston, TX.
Courses include Clinical Competencies for the Physician Assistant Profession as outlined by the national Commission on Certification of the Physician Assistant (NCCPA), the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant and the guidelines of the Physician Assistant Education Association.
Job Description
34 Plans, refines and assists in presenting graduate hours of Physician Assistant education34 Develops, evaluates, modifies and instructs graduate level classes34 Assist in development and updating instructional materials 34 Review and revise course 34 Develop test questions/student assessments for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 examinations34 Maintain and update test item databank34 Leverages emerging technologies and evidence-based medical literature in the presentation of the classes34 Reviews class content and teaching aids 34 Identify physician assistant-related research topics and ideas and assess the feasibility of each project34 Supervise the development of protocols, collection of data and evaluation of results34 Conduct classroom and laboratory instruction34 Utilize data from student critiques and quality improvement peer reviews34 Prepare samples, set up, and administer/conduct laboratory exercises34 Assist in development, set up, administration, and grading written and laboratory practical examinations34 Perform statistical analysis on exam results34 Conducted instruction in a virtual environment using programs such as Blackboard, and Microsoft TEAMS34 Upholds appropriate university requirements 34 Assists in conducting approximately 80 hours of practical exercises34 Provides direct patient health care34 Provide SME consultation for Computer-/Web-Based Training instructional designers and programmers34 Perform course administrative functions 34 Provide academic counsel and Phase 2 Management for 8-12 graduate students34 Provides input to faculty deliberations regarding student status changes34 Perform laboratory training logistics activities
Educational and Experience Requirements:
34 Technical Instructor IV/Site Lead: Doctoral Degree (minimum) in Physician Assistant Studies34 Current certification/licensure as Physician Assistant (e.g. NCCPA certification)34 Clinical Experience: Minimum 10+ years of clinical practice as Physician Assistant required34 Teaching Experience: 10+ years Teaching, mentoring, or precepting experience minimum
Other Qualifications and Experience
34 Minimum requirements are an NCCPA certification, masters degree, and graduate education degree or three years experience teaching at a graduate-level physician assistant program, a medical school or an equivalent health education program)34 Must have a National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians site code34 Must have an active affiliation with NAEMT and a training background in Tactical Combat Casualty Care34 Must be a member of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) and accredited by AAALAC International 34 Must complete ALAAS training within 10 days of contract award34 Must be physically fit to the extent they can perform all tasks required of the students34 Must complete a Workplace Occupational Health Assessment within 30 days of start date34 Special Operations Forces and critical care background preferred
34 Must have served in current theater of operations in a medical role I or II assignment totaling at least 24 months 34 Must be an authority in physician assistant clinical practice (PA-C with not less than 10 years of clinical practice) 34 Must be an expert in administration and management of an accreditation evolving database 34 Maintains NCCPA certification 34 Maintains PA professional privileges/credentials at local military medical treatment facility34 Have extensive professional knowledge and skill 34 as a NCCPA certified physician assistant34 performing minor surgical and resuscitation procedures.34 in clinical pharmacology and human anatomy and physiology.34 in performing and documenting a complete physical examination of patients34 in laboratory and radiological diagnostic testing34 in using complex simulation technology (Laerdal Corporations SimMan patient simulator and arterial/venous access mannequins)34 in counseling and managing students in a rigorous graduate level program34 conducting graduate level research and applying experimental theories 34 of educational requirements for graduate level accreditation programs34 in adult educational theory and diverse instructional methodologies34 to meet an academic position at the professor level with the affiliating university
34 Maintain professional credentials and provide direct patient care 34 Abide by all credentialing processes required34 Comply with MEDCoE and MTF policies regarding personal appearance and conduct. 34 Meet Continuing Medical Education requirements as directed by MTF34 Personnel Security investigation required34 Immunization Screening required
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000
Contingent upon contract award
We offer a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.
We give preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.