Department Chair, Physician Assistant
Job Description
About the Role
Join South University as a Department Chair, Physician Assistant – Sign-On Bonus in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site/campus at least twice a month across multiple campuses and all future expansions of all facu.
- Conduct one-on-ones with PDs bi-weekly Develop and revise quarterly schedules for all campuses to ensure ali.
- Implement retention initiatives across all 6 campuses including other departments such as Admissions, Academic.
- Manage the Student Progress and Promotions Committee process and procedure to ensure student access to due.
Requirements
- weekly to review admissions, curriculum, accreditation updates, and program policies Conduct one
- ones with PDs bi
- PA. Oversee processes and procedures conducted by all didactic education faculty on every campus including didactic instructional faculty development and other requirements according ARC
- PA required self
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $10,000.
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
This position offers a signing bonus. Work with South University in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Department Chair, Physician Assistant at South University a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Physician Assistant Education physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Physician Assistant Education — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Physician Assistant Education position at South 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.
Remote physician assistant positions in Physician Assistant Education have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote physician assistant position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Academic Leadership, Program Management, ARC-PA Compliance, Curriculum Development, Budget Management, Faculty Supervision, Accreditation Reporting, Clinical Site Recruitment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physician Assistant Education role.
Core responsibilities: The Department Chair serves as the academic leader for Physician Assistant programs, overseeing faculty, staff, and daily operations across multiple campuses. Key duties include ensuring ARC-PA accreditation compliance, managing budgets, and supervising program directors to maintain educational stan...
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, FSA/HSA, Tuition Assistant Program, Long/Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Physician Assistant Education physician assistant jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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