Clinical site
recruitment and development will include background research on clinical
preceptors to ensure prospective preceptors have an unrestricted license and
have current certification in their area of specialty. Travel will be required
to meet and visit with the prospective preceptor to ensure the preceptor’s
understanding of their role as a clinical preceptor, the role of the PA student
while on their SCPE, orient the preceptor to the specified course syllabus, and
orient the preceptor on their role of evaluating and grading a PA student’s
ability to meet the learning outcomes for the SCPE. Clinical site recruitment
will also include evaluation of the clinical site to ensure there is adequate
space for the PA student, access to medical records, and security measures at
the clinical site.
Clinical site
retention includes the maintenance and surveillance of current clinical sites
and preceptors. Per program policy, all clinical preceptors and clinical sites
should be evaluated a minimum of once every three years to ensure both the
preceptor and clinical site are adequate for students to meet the learning
outcomes of the SCPE while maintaining a safe environment. This individual will
be responsible for creating a systematic review process to ensure all clinical
sites are up to date on the aforementioned surveillance policy. Additionally,
should the program receive concerning feedback regarding a clinical site, an
urgent site visit will be required regardless of the last recorded clinical
site visit.
This position
also requires uploading all clinical preceptor and clinical site documents into
the clinical tracking software utilized by the HSU PA program. Documentation
includes a fully executed affiliation agreement; copy of the preceptor’s
license, certification, and curriculum vitae/resume; completed initial and/or
ongoing SCPE site evaluation forms.
Additionally, this
individual will need to possess a friendly, outgoing personality to interact
with medical healthcare providers while maintaining a professional demeanor. A
background in healthcare knowledge is critical to ensure appropriate communication
with and evaluation of clinical preceptors and clinical sites suitability for
SCPEs. Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills are also required when
troubleshooting and resolving issues that may arise at clinical sites.
Additional
tasks/duties as assigned to support clinical site development and maintenance.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
There are no supervisor responsibilities for this position.
COMPETENCIES: This is your opportunity to demonstrate how your education and/or experience in your current or previous job relates to each function of this position.
Interview decisions are partially based on this information.
On a separate sheet of paper, write a paragraph for each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.
Job
Knowledge - Competent in required job skills
and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of
current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of
how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes
feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team
above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and
objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Quality
Management - Looks for ways to improve and
promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the
trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational
values.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing
demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal
with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
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.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (Language, Mathematical, Reasoning and Computer Skills):
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex
documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using
original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on
controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards
of directors.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such
as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid
geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions,
percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability
to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of
intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism
(formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most
difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete
variables.
COMPUTER SKILLS: To
perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word
Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Project Management software; Payroll
systems and Internet software.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s
Degree required.
Recent
or current clinical practice experience caring for patients preferred.
Active
membership in related professional organizations preferred.
Must
have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Must
have strong interpersonal skills with student, staff, and healthcare
populations.
The
above requirements will be validated through the written competencies provided
by the applicant in addition to the interview process and reference checks
regarding past employment experience, etc.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
The
incumbent must possess the following required qualifications:
Current
licensure in the State of Texas (or ability to obtain license) in the
applicant’s area of healthcare specialty.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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 regularly required to use
hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently
required to stand, walk, sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is
occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and
taste or smell.
The
employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift
and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50
pounds.
Must be able to stand and walk during clinical site visits.
Must be able to
make frequent trips across campus to various buildings and offices.
Must be able to
sit for required time to drive to clinical sites across the state of Texas.
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.
While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet
and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles;
toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold and risk of electrical shock.
The
noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position
is a Non-Exempt/Hourly Staff Position, which is Part-Time (No Benefits).
All hours worked beyond 40 hours in
a single work week will be compensated at time and a half, per FLSA guidelines
Must have and maintain a valid Class C Driver’s License and
maintain a clear driving record to be insurable under the university liability
policy.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees, see the HSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.