Associate Program Director, PA Medicine
Company: Palm Beach Atlantic University
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Description SUMMARY In support of the university’s mission and
objectives, the Associate Program Director for PA Medicine is
responsible for supporting the leadership and operations of PA
Medicine. This role assists the Program Director (PD) in the
academic, administrative, and clinical aspects of the program,
ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, and supporting
the continuous development and evaluation of the curriculum. The
Associate Program Director will work closely with faculty,
students, clinical preceptors, and administrative staff to prepare
Physician Associates in all aspects of healthcare practice. A
$10,000 signing bonus will be awarded to an external candidate
hired into this position; current university employees are not
eligible for the signing bonus. Administration Oversees processes
of curriculum design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation
for didactic course scheduling/planning, and clinical year
operations Assists in preparing PA Medicine’s annual budget and
oversees expenditures, responsible for fiscal management of the
program Participates in development of program mission statement
review/ revision, program competencies review/ revision, and
program goals review/revision Oversees program evaluations by
developing evaluation methods for all didactic and clinical
components of the program, continuous programmatic review and
analysis Manages clinical site development by securing clinical
sites with signed agreements and preceptors sufficient in number to
meet the clinical practice needs of the maximum class size Manages
the completion of ARC-PA required documents and adherence to all
ARC-PA policies and standards. Coordinates all accreditation site
visits and accreditation activities Oversees implementation of all
policies applicable to PA Medicine students published by Palm Beach
Atlantic University and PA Medicine. Participates in new
initiatives as assigned by the program director. Serves on
committees as determined by the PD Advocates for PA Medicine at the
college, university, and community levels Maintains a working
relationship with the appropriate professional groups, which may
include the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the
Physician Assistant/Associate (ARCPA), the Florida Department of
Health Board of Medicine, the National Commission on Certification
of Physician Assistants (NCCPA), the American Academic of Physician
Associates (AAPA), and the Florida Academy of Physician Assistants
(FAPA) Assists in processing expenses within the expense management
system. Teaching Provides student teaching and instruction Provides
academic counseling Participates in student performance evaluations
Participates in remedial instruction Assures availability of
remedial instruction Scholarship Participates in student and
faculty research as it pertains to PA Medicine, PAs and Health
Sciences. Identifies sources for and participate in the preparation
and implementation of grants and contracts supporting PA Medicine’s
activities. Qualifications EDUCATION: Master's degree required;
Ph.D. preferred, or equivalent experience DMSc, or another relevant
doctorate is preferred Hold or attain current or emeritus NCCPA
certification as a physician assistant, be eligible for or hold
licensure in the State of Florida by the Florida Department of
Health Board of Medicine. EXPERIENCE: 3 years of full-time academic
experience as a physician assistant in a higher education faculty
position or equivalent teaching experience. Previous or current
experience as a clinically practicing physician assistant,
preferred. PA program administrative experience is preferred.
Knowledge of or participation in the ARC-PA accreditation process
is strongly preferred. ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills,
and Abilities) Customer Service Orientation – Keeps internal and/or
external key stakeholder(s), students, parents, faculty, staff and
community partners in mind at all times. Professionalism – Displays
a high level of professionalism, e.g. timeliness, reliability,
communication, and work ethic. Christ-first Faith – Provides
spiritual support to community members, including students, on
their Christian faith journey. Adaptable/Flexibility – Ability to
change or adjust to change. Analytical Thinking & Decision Making –
Identifies and understands trends and/or issues, connects data
points through analysis and logical conclusions/actionable
strategies. Attention to Detail – Ability to efficiently and
accurately focus on a specific task or number of tasks. Reviews
details with a critical eye. Creativity – Ability to think
creatively and design creative solutions to problems. Develops
Others – Ability to promote continuous improvement within teams
and/or individuals. Effective Communication – Expresses ideas and
information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and in
writing to convey clear, well-articulated messaging across a wide
variety of audiences. Establishes Trust – Gains the confidence of
others by actions and words that promote being honest, forthcoming,
and vulnerable. Leadership/Influence – Ability to motivate, coach
and develop others, as well as influence a group of people to
achieve common goals, and implement university strategies. Strong
supervisory skills. Problem-solving – Anticipates, evaluates,
diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based
manner. Results Orientation & Accountability – Takes accountability
and identifies, executes and drives actions to consistently achieve
desired results. Strategic Mindset – Ability to step out of the
everyday details, view the situation from above and provide an
objective perspective Teamwork & Collaboration – Creates a climate
that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that
promote cooperation and working together through trust and support
of others both departmentally and cross-functionally. ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS: Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
Keywords: Palm Beach Atlantic University, Margate , Associate Program Director, PA Medicine, Administration, Clerical , West Palm Beach, Florida
