PA Principal Faculty – Clinical Phase

Primary Responsibilities

• Instruct and evaluate students during the clinical phase
• Serve as Course Director or Co-Director as assigned
• Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Education in clinical site and preceptor recruitment, development, and maintenance
• Conduct clinical site evaluations (virtual and/or in person)
• Monitor and track clinical phase student progress
• Review student performance evaluations
• Ensure timely completion of required clinical phase documentation
• Facilitate end-of-rotation callback days, including assessment activities and remediation planning as indicated
• Contribute to clinical phase assessment processes
• Track and maintain grade documentation for courses as assigned
• Mentor and advise students
• Participate in departmental and college-level committees as assigned
• Participate in scholarly and professional development activities; maintain CME requirements
• Contribute to ongoing Self-Study and accreditation activities
• Support student laboratory and assessment activities
• Participate in faculty meetings, student advising, remediation, and admissions processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with clinical site and preceptor recruitment
• Clinical experience in one or more of the following core rotation specialties: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Surgery, Clinical Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
• Prior experience in PA education or clinical teaching
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Commitment to student-centered education and a team-based work environment

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA program
• Current NCCPA certification
• Eligible for licensure in Florida
• Minimum of 3 years of teaching or clinical experience
• Master’s degree in PA studies or a related field