Program Director, Physician Associate Program

Alvernia University

2 days ago

PennsylvaniaFull TimeAcademic Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Alvernia University as a Program Director, Physician Associate Program – Academic in United States. Position Summary This is a full-time tenure track faculty position in the emerging Physician Associate (PA) Program, which is housed in the College of Health Sciences at Alvernia University. The Program Director will report directly to the Dean of the College of Health Sciences.

Key Responsibilities

Provide effective leadership by exhibiting responsiveness to issues related to personnel, strong communication skills, and proactive problem solving Organization and Administration:

Responsible for equitable distribution of workload among faculty and staff

Oversee maintenance of programmatic and student files

Directly supervise all staff and faculty

Requirements

Provide effective leadership by exhibiting responsiveness to issues related to personnel, strong communication skills, and proactive problem solving Organization and Administration:

Responsible for equitable distribution of workload among faculty and staff

Oversee maintenance of programmatic and student files

Directly supervise all staff and faculty

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Alvernia University as a Program Director, Physician Associate Program – Academic.

Key Skills

LeadershipAcademic administrationCurriculum developmentBudget managementAccreditation complianceClinical educationStudent counselingPersonnel managementStrategic planningCommunication skillsProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsTeam managementPhysician assistant practice

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Program Director, Physician Associate Program at Alvernia University a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Academic Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Academic Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Academic Medicine position at Alvernia University is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Pennsylvania.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Leadership, Academic administration, Curriculum development, Budget management, Accreditation compliance, Clinical education, Student counseling, Personnel management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Academic Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Program Director will provide academic and administrative leadership for the Physician Associate program, including curriculum development, budget management, and ensuring compliance with ARC-PA standards. They are responsible for supervising faculty and staff, managing student admissions and pe...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability Options, Supplemental Coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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