PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR - CARTERBALDWIN ...
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Physician Assistant Program Director
Palm Beach Atlantic University seeks its inaugural Physician Assistant Program Director, who will
provide visionary leadership to further enhance its legacy of growth as it moves toward an increasingly
bold institutional future. Leveraging its world-class location with its recognized academic and
spiritual assets, the founding Physician Assistant Program Director will support the development and
implementation of a vision for Christian higher education in the health sciences at PBA that meets
the challenges of the 21st century and beyond. The University welcomes this opportunity to attract
the Physician Assistant Program Director whose experience and calling support this institutional
transformation.
About Palm Beach Atlantic
Palm Beach Atlantic University is a comprehensive, interdenominational Christian university founded in 1968
and named for its location in the Palm Beaches and its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. The first classes were
held in the fall of 1968 with 110 students enrolled, and the first graduation occurred in the spring of 1972.
Later that year PBA received initial accreditation from the regional accrediting association.
PBA’s main campus is located in downtown West Palm Beach, Florida with stunning views of the Intracoastal
Waterway and is steps away from Palm Beach. Palm Beach Atlantic University’s 29-acre campus is
consistently ranked among the most beautiful in the United States by national web and print publications.
More important is the campus’s proximity to numerous Fortune 500 companies with offices in Palm Beach
and West Palm Beach. Many such businesses offer internships, part-time positions, and full-time employment
for top graduates.
PBA confidently affirms the values and institutions that historically have informed American society— religious
liberty; traditional Judeo-Christian morality; limited, constitutional government; the Rule of Law; personal and
political accountability — the American system of free enterprise. The University believes that the United
States is truly an exceptional nation, which was founded and has flourished under the guiding providential
hand of God. PBA aims to develop in each student an appreciation for the unique American achievement in
its many dimensions—social, political, economic, moral, legal, and religious.
PBA is a Christian university which
equips students to lead fulfilling lives
through learning, leadership, and service.
Vision The vision for Palm Beach Atlantic University is to be a premier global Christian university, whose graduates are intellectually prepared, possess high moral character, demonstrate outstanding citizenship and are servant leaders in their communities, the nation, and the world. Mission The mission of Palm Beach Atlantic University is to prepare students for lifelong learning and leadership by offering excellent undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs of study in the Arts, Humanities, Sciences, and selected professions. Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private, independent university dedicated to the intentional integration of Christian principles. As a community of learners, the University provides students with a rigorous educational environment that leads to intellectual, spiritual, and personal character development. Guiding Principles Palm Beach Atlantic University is a comprehensive Christian university with a significant core emphasis in the liberal arts. Its purpose is to offer a curriculum of studies and a program of student activities dedicated to the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals. Founded under the providence of God with the conviction that there is a need for a university in this community that will expand the minds, develop the moral character and enrich the spiritual lives of all the people who may come within the orbit of its influence, Palm Beach Atlantic University shall stand as a witness for Jesus Christ, expressed directly through its administration, faculty, staff, and students. To assure the perpetuation of these basic concepts of its founders, it is resolved that all those who become associated with Palm Beach Atlantic University as trustees, officers, members of the faculty, or of the staff, must believe in, and affirm in principle and practice, the divine inspiration of the Bible, both the Old and New Testaments; that man and woman were directly created by God; that Jesus Christ was born of a virgin; that He is the Son of God, our Lord and Savior; that He died for the sins of all and thereafter arose from the grave; that by repentance and the acceptance of and belief in Him, by the grace of God, the individual is saved from eternal damnation and receives eternal life in the presence of God; and it is further resolved that the ultimate teachings in this University shall always be consistent with, and not contrary to, these principles.
Values
Accountability: We will be accountable for our words and deeds to one another and to God.
Excellence: We will do everything with excellence, as unto our Lord Jesus Christ.
Integrity: We will be honest, open, and truthful in all our relationships.
Love: We will demonstrate love through our attitudes and selfless service to one another.
Respect: We honor the worth of the individual by recognizing that each of us has a right to be heard and
that each contributes significantly to our community of learners.
Unity: We will demonstrate to the world that we are a unified body of Christian believers in all we do.
Academics
The Christian character of the University
is evidenced in a faculty consisting of
committed Christians, a curriculum that
integrates Christian teachings throughout
all disciplines, a core of general education
requirements called Faith, Roots, and
Reason, which prepares students to
be virtuous citizens of the professional
community, the civic community, and the
faith community.”
The University is committed to its traditional brand of academic excellence in which the life of the mind shapes
both the character and the intellect, and these core values are integrated into its professional programs. PBA
has had seven Fulbright Scholars in the past three years. Alumni are regularly accepted to the most selective
graduate programs, fellowships, and service organizations. The University has a mature honors program
track record of recruiting brilliant student scholars. PBA has attracted faculty with terminal degrees from
distinguished programs and who embrace a primary call to mentor their students, and they also represent the
University by making scholarly contributions to their disciplines through presentations, articles, and books.
Together, faculty and students lead the examined life in the context of Christian truth and virtue so that
each student is prepared for a life well lived – a life of citizenship in their academic, professional, and faith
communities.
The University is organized into these nine Schools:
School of Arts and Sciences School of Ministry
Marshall E. Rinker, Sr. School of Business Lloyd L. Gregory School of Pharmacy
Catherine T. MacArthur School of Leadership School of Nursing
School of Education and Behavioral Studies School of Communication and Media
School of Music and Fine Arts
The University has established six Centers of Excellence: The LeMieux Center for Public Policy, the David
and Leighan Rinker Center for Experiential Learning, the Gregory Center for Medical Missions, the Center for
Integrative Science Learning, the Titus Center for Franchising, and the Center for Biblical Leadership.
Palm Beach Atlantic University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the following degrees: bachelor’s, master’s, doctor of pharmacy, doctor of nursing practice, and, pending final approval this spring, doctor of philosophy. Workship Workship, a blending of the words “work” and “worship,” is a distinctive community service program that responds to human needs with Christ-like action in the community and the world. The University’s founders were committed to a unique requirement that every student should be involved in community service. The original concept was based on the Judeo-Christian teaching, stressed so much by Christ himself through teachings and example, that a person should treat others as he or she would want to be treated. Christ lived the life of a servant and showed us the way to give of ourselves in service to others. . Through community service, students can discern their vocation and develop a life-long habit of servant leadership. To date, Palm Beach Atlantic students have volunteered more than 3.5 million hours. Connected to this Workship program, Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Quality Enhancement Plan is Reach Out, Reach In, Reach Up: Intellectual, Spiritual, and Character Development of Students through Service- Learning. The purpose of the project is to foster Christ-focused development of students through service- learning coursework that integrates academic learning and community application. Student Life Palm Beach Atlantic University believes in the balance of academics, faith integration, and a very active and energized co-curricular life for students. PBA has created a variety of ways for students to get involved, including plenty of student clubs and organizations, on-campus events, hang-outs and dining, and a thriving Christian community. Click here to learn more.
Athletics The PBA Athletic Department endeavors to maintain a high-quality competitive athletics program consistent with its mission and traditions. Over the years, the winning results of PBA teams are evidence that an institution can play for the glory of God, be ethical and follow the rules, yet be successful on the field and in life. Click here to read more about PBA Athletics. In August 2017, the final renovations of the 80-acre Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Athletic Campus were completed in the form of the John & Sheila Rinker Sports Center, a building which houses the athletic staff, a state-of-the-art weight room, and locker rooms for varsity athletics. To learn more about the Rinker Athletic Campus, click here. Men’s Sports Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track Women’s Sports Basketball Cross Country Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track Volleyball Beach Volleyball
This is PBA
163 55 52
FULL TIME UNDERGRADUATE U.S. NEWS AND
T E A C H I N G FA C U LT Y MAJORS WORLD REPORT
RANKING AMONG
REGIONAL
1,104
UNIVERSITIES
12 : 1 IN THE
STUDENT TO FACULTY RESIDENTIAL SOUTH
RATIO STUDENTS
100+ 3704 73%
STUDENT FRESHMAN TO SOPHOMORE
TOTAL RETENTION
MUSIC, ENROLLMENT RATE
THEATRE FROM 45
AND D A N C E S TAT E S A N D
25
PERFORMANCES 41
COUNTRIES
A N N U A L LY
AVERAGE
ACT
$85.6M $400M+ 18,000+
LOCAL
ENDOWMENT ECONOMIC ALUMNI
IMPACT
President
Dr. Debra A. Schwinn, an accomplished innovator, scientist, physician and
academic leader, became president of Palm Beach Atlantic University in May 2020.
Dr. Schwinn previously served as associate vice president for medical affairs, dean
of the Carver College of Medicine, and professor of anesthesiology, pharmacology,
and biochemistry at the University of Iowa.
Prior to her positions at the University of Iowa, Dr. Schwinn served
in senior leadership roles at the University of Washington and Duke
University, where she was director of cardiovascular genomics in the
Center for Genomic Medicine.
Dr. Schwinn holds a bachelor’s degree from the College of Wooster
and earned her medical degree from Stanford University School of
Medicine. She is an accomplished educator and researcher and has
published many articles and papers. Since 2002, Dr. Schwinn has
been a member of the National Academy of Medicine in recognition of
her contributions to science and medicine.
Dr. Schwinn states, “It is my firm belief that great Christian liberal
arts universities such as Palm Beach Atlantic hold a unique and
important place in today’s society. PBA offers students the opportunity
to examine and deepen their faith while pursuing a rigorous academic
path, arriving at graduation prepared to be servant leaders. I am
honored to walk on the journey with our students on the West Palm
Beach and Orlando campuses, and around the world.”
The Opportunity Palm Beach Atlantic University is strategically located only steps away from a vibrant urban center, as well as Atlantic Ocean beaches. This unique position “in the heart of wealth” is an asset to PBA with many successful business, government, and community leaders as well as plenty of employers close to campus. Building upon a balanced budget and poised for future growth in programs and enrollment, the University is an exciting place to be. The campus has a personal, family feel comprised of many great people who bring a strong work ethic and a long-term commitment to the place. Students report that they are educated “on things that matter,” and they describe the campus culture as “close-knit, super-friendly, and a loving environment.” Palm Beach Atlantic University is ready to embrace transformative change as it aspires to be a premier Christian university of academic excellence where faith, learning, and service are exquisitely integrated into a wholistic educational experience. With a strong focus on the health sciences, arts, and business, and with a large untapped market for the adult learner, the campus is poised for what is next. As one dean stated, “We are good, but we know we can be better.”
Qualifications
The Physician Assistant (PA) Program Director will provide leadership and vision to advance the mission of
the Physician Assistant Program at Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA), preparing masters-level primary
care physician assistant education. Special emphasis is placed on preparing clinicians to provide primary
care as an act of service with a Christ-centered focus. The Program Director will guide the development of the
Program in preparation for successful Provisional Accreditation by ARC-PA and will serve as a leader within a
newly created College of Health Sciences.
The Physician Assistant Program Director will:
• Demonstrate a well-grounded, authentic Christian faith, valuing the broader Christian community with a
sense of warmth and comfort in an ecumenical setting;
• Hold a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or the equivalent from an accredited institution; a
Ph.D., DMSc, or other relevant doctorate is preferred;
• At the time of appointment have a minimum of three years’ continuous full-time academic experience as a
physician assistant at a regionally accredited higher education institution in an academic faculty position,
and hold a record of teaching, research, and service commensurate with an appointment to the rank of
associate professor or higher (Prior experience developing a PA Program to achieve and/or maintain
accreditation is preferred);
• Hold NCCPA certification as a physician assistant;
• Hold current licensure (or eligibility for licensure) by the Florida Department of Health Board of Medicine;
• Hold current credentialing (or eligibility for credentialing) with health insurance plans;
• Hold current registration (or eligibility for registration) as a dispensing practitioner by the Florida Department
of Health and the Drug Enforcement Agency;
• Have previous or current experience as a clinically practicing physician assistant a minimum of 1 day
weekly;
• Have administrative experience (e.g., clinical coordination, academic coordination, assessment
coordination) and knowledge of or participation in the ARC-PA accreditation process is strongly preferred;
• Possess leadership qualities evidenced by outstanding communication skills; the ability to plan, organize,
and manage; and the ability to develop and sustain collaborative teams, and engage in interprofessional
cross-disciplinary work is necessary.Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant Program Director will:
• Conduct a feasibility study for the launch of the Physician Assistant Program
• Coordinate the hiring of a medical director, faculty, and other staff;
• Supervise the development of the Program’s curriculum, including syllabi and evaluation methods for all
didactic and clinical components of the Program;
• Secure clinical sites with signed agreements and preceptors sufficient in number to meet the clinical
practice needs of the maximum class size;
• Coordinate all accreditation site visits;
• Supervise admission practices in compliance with PA Program policy as well as provisions of ARC-PA
Accreditation;
• Supervise the faculty, staff, and medical director, and prepare and administer the annual budget;
• May dedicate up to 20% to clinical practice to support curricular outcomes and maintain practice skills and
licensure, and, as time allows, teach in the didactic and clinical phases of the Program;
• Supervise the curriculum and schedule all didactic and clinical courses;
• Serve as the Program’s principal liaison and representative to all internal and external constituencies.
Characteristics
The Physician Assistant Program Director will:
• Fully embrace and advance the mission of the University while understanding and respecting its historic
purposes;
• Be open to new ideas and views from the faculty, donors, the Administration and Trustees; act on
suggestions as appropriate;
• Advocate for the integration of faith, learning, and service;
• Bring a high level of emotional intelligence with a strong degree of self- and other-awareness;
• Bring considerable executive presence with the capability of representing the University on a local, national,
and global platform;
• Lead by example, develop each team member to strive for excellence in all aspects of their respective
areas of responsibility;
• Work collaboratively and proactively communicate with the deans, provost, and President’s Cabinet to
develop strategies and solicit assistance, leveraging the strengths of colleagues to meet the overall goals
of the University and, when necessary, embrace change;
• Establish challenging, but achievable goals, be responsible for delivering results;
• Possess the ability to achieve goals through various routes while remaining open minded and approachable.Applications & Nominations
Applications and nominations will be accepted until a founding Physician Assistant Program Director is
appointed. For most favorable consideration, applicants should submit a curriculum vitae and letter of interest
addressed to the Physician Assistant Program Director Search Committee immediately and before March 15,
2020. Nominations, expressions of interest, and applications will be handled with complete confidentiality and
should be submitted directly to PBAPD@carterbaldwin.com.
Price Harding Michael Nichols, Ed.D.
Partner Consultant
678.448.0015 470.202.9723
pharding@carterbaldwin.com mnichols@carterbaldwin.comYou can also read
