Physician Assistant (PA) Program Director | University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine

The University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine is seeking an experienced and dynamic Physician Assistant (PA) Program Director to help establish and lead a new PA Master's Program, anticipated to begin in Summer 2027. The Program Director will play a pivotal role in shaping and growing this innovative program, working closely with the School of Medicine leadership and university administration. This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-thinking institution with full support from both the School of Medicine and the university.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and oversee all aspects of the PA Master's Program.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Recruit, manage, and mentor PA faculty and staff.
• Design curriculum and educational strategies in collaboration with faculty and staff.
• Provide leadership and vision to create a robust and sustainable program.
• Report directly to the Associate Dean of Health Professional Education within the School of Medicine.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of clinical experience as a practicing Physician Assistant.
• At least 3 years of experience in PA education, including leadership roles.
• Proven ability to develop, implement, and manage academic programs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and university administration.

Recruitment Package may include:

• Base salary + wRVU production incentive
• CME/CEU Allowance
• Sign-on bonus
• Medical debt assistance + Consultative services by Navigate Student Loans
• Relocation allowance
• Paid malpractice coverage
• Health benefits + Retirement plan
• Marketing + practice growth assistance

-Potential Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

About UT Health East Texas: The UT Health East Texas system is comprised of 10 hospitals, more than 90 physician clinics, over 300 employed providers, 13 regional rehabilitation facilities, two freestanding emergency centers, regional home health services covering 41 counties, an EMS fleet of more than 45 ambulances and four helicopters, and a comprehensive seven-trauma center care network, including a Level 1 trauma center. Our primary service area has a population of over 600,000.

As a partner with the University of Texas System, UT Health East Texas is uniquely positioned to provide East Texas patients with access to leading-edge research and clinical therapies while training and educating the next generation of physicians and other health professionals. Graduate Medical Education is an integral component at UT Health East Texas and includes accredited residency programs in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Occupational Medicine, and Psychiatry. The University of Texas has also approved a medical school in Tyler, which will take its first class in 2023.

About the Community:

• Outstanding area public schools
• Affordable housing, low cost of living and no state income tax
• Small-town comforts with easy proximity to metropolitan cities

Various lifestyle choices– lake front, historical homes, modern, rural

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