Director Of Clinical Education, Abrazo- AZ- Centralized Office Of Clinical Education (Part-Time)

Summary

The Director of Clinical Education, Abrazo will be responsible for ensuring the growth and success of a clinical education partnership between Midwestern University (all programs and both campuses) and the Abrazo Health system.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with Abrazo Administration and Midwestern University to ensure that both parties are meeting the academic responsibilities outlined in Affiliation Agreements with the University.

• Advise Abrazo Administration and the University regarding the appropriate responsibilities to be contained in Educational Affiliation Agreements both for the hospital and the University ensuring that the students have the appropriate resources necessary for high quality education.

• Work with Abrazo Administration to recruit qualified preceptors to meet the academic commitments of Abrazo in relationship to their Affiliation Agreements with University.

• Screen appropriate students who meet the academic requirements of Abrazo in relationship to the affiliation Agreement with the University.

• Make recommendations to the University regarding which students should be included in the cohort assigned to Abrazo.

• Work with the coordinators to ensure an appropriate distribution of students throughout the Abrazo system.

• Provide feedback to preceptors within Abrazo regarding their performance.

• Attend University meetings (as assigned) to ensure that they are fully informed regarding the academic performance and requirements for students at Abrazo.

• Oversee the student experience and foster a climate that enhances community and student growth.

• Address any disciplinary or academic issues that arise with students on the Abrazo Campuses and ensure the University is aware and engaged in those issues as they arise.

• Provide proactive and responsive one-on-one and group-based student support ensuring a balance in academic lectures on the Abrazo Campuses that complement University based didactic lectures.

• Attend GME Program Director Meetings to represent the needs of the Medical Education Program(s) in Abrazo.

• Maintain communication with the University Programs regarding the necessary support to ensure high quality education and experience for their students at Abrazo facilities.

• Work in collaboration with the University and Abrazo Health System to create a rotation schedule taking into consideration all requirements under the affiliation agreements and the academic needs of the students as well as the GME needs of the Abrazo Residency Programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisor responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

This position requires a D.O. or M.D. degree with a strong understanding of the healthcare industry, with knowledge of clinical education trends and best practices preferred. Previous experience in graduate medical education is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have experience cultivating and managing partnerships in the healthcare or higher education industry. Previous experience with clinical education programs and student rotations working in the healthcare or academic setting is preferred.

Computer Skills

Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee is regularly required to walk; reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quite/moderate. ,

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke