Director of Faculty Practice
Date posted: September 20, 2016
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Health Professions and the Department of Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) are searching for a full-time director of faculty practice and clinical faculty member. The faculty practice director is responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective, fiscally responsible, and high-quality faculty practice within the School of Health Professions. he position reports to the Associate Dean of Administrative Affairs and the Chairperson of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. Responsibilities include direct provision of patient care, marketing of patient care services, hiring of clinical staff, scheduling, coordination of credentialing, administration of purchasing, travel, contracted services and supervision of clinical personnel. This position will also be responsible for the development, review and implementation of policies and procedures related to faculty practice within the School of Health Professions. The incumbent must be a certified physician assistant with eligibility to practice in the state of Texas, and must be willing to work evenings and weekends. The director will also hold a clinical faculty appointment, and will participate in other academic and student service activities to include teaching, service, research and scholarship. This position exemplifies the School’s mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with UT Health San Antonio and UT Systems policies and procedures.
Requirements for consideration include:
- Excellent Leadership, management/supervision and communication skills for coordination of a profitable clinical faculty practice crossing multiple allied health disciplines
- Master’s Degree required (MPAS, MS PAS) from a regionally accredited college or university
- Graduation from a CAHEA, CAAHEP, or ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant certified
- Unrestricted Texas physician assistant license
- Five years of clinical experience preferred
- Knowledgeable of the health and cultural issues of South Texas
- Familiarity with the organization and administration of complex health systems and higher education
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Access
Applications are being accepted and review will begin immediately and continue until the positions are filled. Send a letter of interest, current CV, and the names, email addresses and phone numbers of three references to:
Matthew M. Anderson, MS
Associate Dean of Administrative Affairs
School of Health Professions
UT Health San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Dr. MC6249
San Antonio, Texas 78229-3900
Application materials can be submitted electronically to Andersonm5@uthscsa.edu
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