Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Secure new clinical sites and contractual agreements.  Coordinate the tracking and verification of all program clinical affiliation contracts.  Ensure contracts with clinical sites are current, accurate, viable and adequate in meeting program needs.
• Assess curriculum and provide input based on expectations within the profession and contemporary expertise.
• Participate in the development of processes and procedures to ensure students’ readiness and safety prior to their clinical education experience.
• Participate in continuing education courses to acquire and improve knowledge in teaching methodologies, adult learning and creating effective learning experiences.
• Participate in PMI service and/or professional service events.
• Review student success rates by class and implement plan to reduce student withdrawals.  Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program.  Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program.
• Monitor competency evaluations and clinical records with students.  Conduct orientation for students to each clinical education site.
• Maintain student grades in accordance with established policies.  Prepare final grades at the end of each semester to update student records and transcripts.
• Evaluate the performance of students regarding course objectives and makes necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
• Visit clinical sites to review and evaluate students’ clinical performance and progress.  Coordinate with site instructors to ensure clinical education is effective.
• Coordinate the clinical education for the Physical Therapist Assistant program.  Coordinate and revise the clinical education plan.  Recommend changes to the Program Director.
• Coordinate with clinical staff to establish a regular site for students. Coordinate the scheduling of students within the department.  Develop clinical objectives and evaluations.
• May assist the Program Director with student applicants for admission into the program.
• Participates in projects to assist in meeting department goals as determined by the Program Director.
• Perform the duties of a Physical Therapist Assistant instructor.

The list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 
• Graduation from a CAPTE accredited Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant program recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). 
• Two (2) years of clinical practice as a clinical instructor (CI) or clinical coordinator of clinical education (CCCE) or two (2) years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapist assistant or physical therapy program. 
• Three (3) years of full-time post licensure clinical practice experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist. 
• Physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who is licensed, registered, or has certification according to regulations in the state in which the program is located.
• A physical therapist or physical therapist assistant may hold a license, registration, or certification from any U.S. jurisdiction unless otherwise indicated in the state practice act where the program is located.
• Verbal and written communication skills. 
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and other computer skills.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• $70,928 to 99,320 full-time annual salary
• Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP with HSA), Dental & Vision
• Short & Long-term Disability
• Basic Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Sick Leave & Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Program