Program Director Physician Assistant Studies

2 days ago
United StatesFull TimePrimary Care
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join West Liberty University as a Program Director Physician Assistant Studies in United States. Welcome to West Liberty University! Mission Statement: West Liberty University, established in 1837, was the first institution of higher education in West Virginia.

Key Responsibilities

  • PA) has granted Accreditation
  • PA required documents, and adherence to the Standards and ARC
  • PA policies (ARC
  • PA Standards, 6th Edition A2.09, A2.10). In addition, the program director represents the program and the PA profession at institutional and extra

Requirements

  • Three years of full-time higher education experience in a PA program.
  • Graduation from an accredited physician assistant program.
  • Master’s degree minimum.
  • Current or emeritus NCCPA certification required.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join West Liberty University as a Program Director Physician Assistant Studies.

Key Skills

Program LeadershipFiscal ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentProgram AssessmentARC-PA Standards ComplianceStudent RecruitmentAcademic SupervisionClinical CoordinationInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational Skills
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Program Director Physician Assistant Studies at West Liberty University a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Primary Care physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Primary Care position at West Liberty University is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Program Leadership, Fiscal Management, Curriculum Development, Program Assessment, ARC-PA Standards Compliance, Student Recruitment, Academic Supervision, Clinical Coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Program Director provides leadership and management for the Physician Assistant Studies Program, overseeing faculty, staff, and fiscal operations. Key duties include ensuring ARC-PA accreditation compliance, developing curriculum, and managing student admissions and program evaluations.

Benefits package: Undergraduate Tuition Waiver For Dependents And Spouses, Graduate Tuition Waiver For Employees, Free Use Of Wellness Facilities, Free Admission To WLU Events. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About West Liberty University

5-10

Benefits & Perks

Undergraduate Tuition Waiver For Dependents And Spouses
Graduate Tuition Waiver For Employees
Free Use Of Wellness Facilities
Free Admission To WLU Events
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

2d ago