Coordinator of Clinical Education, Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

This is a professional/technical position that reports directly to the Program Director. It involves both administrative support responsibilities associated with the program, and instructional responsibilities as appropriate within the program. Work requires the analysis of complex problems, planning of various interrelated activities, and sometimes the coordination of multiple projects or simultaneous functions. Frequently called upon to resolve complex problems within the program where recognized principles may be inadequate to determine a course of action. Regularly required to work cooperatively with other allied health programs and to communicate with other areas, both in and out of the college, in order to meet the needs of students, the community, and the profession.

Essential Functions & Duties

• Oversee lab instruction, open labs, and skill competencies for PTA students.
• Provide tutoring for students and graduates of the PTA program, supporting current coursework and licensure exam preparation.
• Assist in developing the curriculum framework to integrate clinical skills throughout the program.
• Mastery of software and equipment for simulation models and provide education to students and act as a resource to faculty.
• Assess student performance and provide feedback.
• Maintain adequate inventory of supplies and equipment needed for student practice, class demonstrations, and student testing, to include research of latest items available, costs and vendors, and ordering and stocking.
• Assist in development of scenarios to be used with simulation and other lab activities, including developing expertise in Simulator Ann, and preparing realistic clinical situations.
• Assists with the establishment of policies and procedures governing selection and progression of students through the program.
• Assists with the drafting of promotional materials used to attract students into the program.
• Teaches courses within the first and second year of the curriculum in order to assure program continuity (courses not to exceed half of the standard teaching contract on a term by term basis).
• Assists as needed in traveling to clinical sites and acts as liaison between affiliate partners and the college.
• Assists with maintaining currency of student clinical handbook for the program.
• Maintain positive learning environment to promote student success.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Requires ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a wide variety of individuals within and outside the department, and frequently with students, faculty and staff of the College. Significant consultation is expected for problems requiring judgment and tact to obtain cooperation or approval of action to be taken.
• Ability to work cooperatively with college personnel.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Flexible working hours for marketing and college events.
• Has contemporary expertise in assigned teaching areas.
• Has effective teaching strategies and experience in evaluation of student learning.
• Active Florida licensure in the profession required.

Salary and Benefits Information

• This position is a level P15. Please see below for specific salary range.
• We offer an excellent employer-paid benefits package including the following: Medical, Dental, Life, Long-Term Disability, Vacation (except faculty), Holiday and Sick Leave, Retirement (if eligible) and college fee waivers. Other employee-paid, voluntary benefits (vision, short-term disability, etc.) are also available.

Required Education

• A minimum of an Associate of Science degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from a regionally accredited College or University or higher, OR Bachelors of Physical Therapy from a regionally accredited College or University or higher.
• Active, unrestricted PT license or PTA license/certification

• Minimum of three years of full-time post licensure clinical experience in physical therapy practice.
  • Two years of clinical practice experience must include experience as a site coordinator of clinical education or clinical instructor in physical therapy, or the coordinator must have a minimum of two years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapy education program.
  • Has contemporary expertise in assigned teaching areas.
  • Has effective teaching strategies and experience in evaluation of student learning.

Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:

• a resume
• an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed)

This position will close at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024.

Important Information

• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
• Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
• Polk State College is committed to equal access/equal opportunity in its programs, activities, and employment. For additional information, visit polk.edu/compliance. For questions or concerns, please contact: Lonnie Thompson, Chief of Institutional Compliance & Engagement/Title IX Coordinator; lthompson@polk.edu.
• To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
• Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

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