A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
Faculty/Academic FLSA Status Non-Exempt Overview The Physician Assistant Studies Adjunct Faculty, under the supervision of the Program Director, is responsible for teaching and evaluation of the program's academic and clinical components. Working in close association with the Didactic and Clinical Faculty, the Physician Assistant Studies Adjunct Faculty member is paid per course or lecture assigned to you. This is a non-exempt position. Responsibilities Provide student instruction in assigned courses Develop and evaluate student performance in both the didactic and clinical phase Some teaching assignments may exist in a courses where the faculty member is not a primary instructor (e.g. labs, OSCEs, clinical year curriculum) Participate in all aspects of the self-study process. Counsel and advise students. Participate in faculty directed activities integral to the university system. May participate in community outreach. Qualifications Education Masters prepared PA-C or MD/DO Current PA national certification and eligibility for licensure in NV Current MD/DO board certification and eligibility for licensure in
NV Experience :
Three years of clinical experience and previous education experience preferred Skills & Abilities Strong oral and written communication skills, including grammar and formal speech Established leadership and supervisory skills Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Flexible, resilient, and uplifting demeanor Excellent organizational skills Attention to detail and situational awareness Able to exercise sound judgment Able to serve and advocate for diverse populations Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious 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 Zachary Shapiro, 690 Walnut Ave, Suite 210, Vallejo, California, 94592, zshapiro@touro.edu (707-638-5459) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.
