Instructor and Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education - PTA

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Full time

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GENERAL SUMMARY

The purpose of this position is to assist the College in fulfilling its mission by facilitating student acquisition of the required knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary for success in the physical therapy profession.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manages Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Education Program to be in full compliance with all standards established by state/national accreditation agencies. Develops, monitors, and refines the clinical education component of the curriculum, facilitating quality learning experiences for students during clinical education, evaluating students' performance, in cooperation with other faculty, to determine their ability to integrate didactic and clinical learning experiences and to progress within the curriculum, educating students, clinical and academic faculty about clinical education, selecting clinical learning environments that demonstrate characteristics of sound patient/client management, ethical and professional behavior, and currency with physical therapy practice, maximizing available resources for the clinical education program, providing documented records and assessment of the clinical education component (includes clinical education sites, clinical educators, etc), and actively engaging core faculty clinical education planning, implementation, and assessment. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned. Provides teaching, supervision and evaluation of student learning experiences. Provides individual advisement and guidance for intellectual and professional development of students. Collaborates with the Program Chair to ensure the curriculum meets or exceeds the outcomes of the program by developing, implementing, assessing and revising components as directed. Maintains appropriate documentation and assessments. Collaborates with other faculty, clinical instructors, and clinical agencies to provide optimum learning opportunities for students. Develops, implements and revises course content in assigned subject areas. Participates in scholarly activities (e.g. grant writing, research, college projects, publications, creative teaching strategies, presentation of programs/papers/abstracts/posters to professional organizations). Participates in the processes of quality improvement. Contributes to policy formation for the College and/or program. Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline. Valid and current Physical Therapist Assistant license. Three years full-time clinical experience as a physical therapist assistant. Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal and practice issues affecting education, students, and the profession of physical therapy. Demonstrated experience providing guidance or training to others. Current member of the American Physical Therapy Association preferred. Prior teaching experience in a physical therapist assistant academic program or equivalent coursework preferred. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.