Coordinator of PT & OT Clinical Education (73236)

Walsh University; Canton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsh University seeks a Clinical Education Coordinator to manage onboarding and the clinical placement coordination for OT and PT students. The role requires attention to detail, data handling, and collaboration with faculty and external sites on a fully on-campus basis.

Responsibilities include maintaining affiliations, ensuring student compliance and preparing documentation for accreditation, with strong emphasis on communication and use of Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent education.
• Experience in administrative support or healthcare education preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for clinical education and fieldwork across OT/PT programs.
• Monitor and maintain clinical affiliation agreements and related documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding, site requirements, and student compliance.
• Assist with accreditation data collection and reporting.
• Serve as liaison with faculty, partners, and university offices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

# Coordinator of PT & OT Clinical Education (73236)Hot JobMain Campus-Fully Onsite - North Canton, OH 44720## OverviewPosition TypeStaff (Full-Time)## DescriptionThis is a fully on-campus role, where we do our work in community with colleagues, students, and campus partners.Main Campus - Fully onsite**Position Summary**Walsh University seeks a highly motivated and self-directed individual to join the College of Health Sciences as the Clinical and Student Onboarding Coordinator for PT and OT. The coordinator provides administrative and operational support for the clinical education components of the OT and PT academic programs. The coordinator works closely with faculty, program directors, clinical education partners, and university offices to oversee the coordination of clinical placement for all Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy students. Responsibilities include but are not limited to verification of clinical sites and preceptors, obtaining affiliation and preceptor agreements, ensuring student compliance with all health data, and completing onboarding for students with individual sites. The coordinator will also work with the Directors of Clinical Education for the programs to facilitate the admission application process. The candidate must have excellent critical thinking, communication skills, and technical skills including data entry and competence with Microsoft Office and Excel.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities*** Provide administrative support for clinical education and fieldwork activities across OT and PT programs* Assist with clinical education preparatory processes for students and faculty* Monitor, track, and maintain clinical affiliation agreements and related documentation for clinical education sites* Support the initiation and renewal of clinical education contracts in collaboration with appropriate university offices* Collect, maintain, and update clinical site information on a routine basis* Monitor student compliance with program and clinical site requirements, including onboarding and required documentation* Communicate clinical education requirements, deadlines, and site specific expectations to students in a timely manner* Maintain accurate records related to student placements, clinical experiences, educator information, and requirements**Data Management, Reporting, and Technology*** Collect, compile, and maintain clinical education data using university approved software systems and databases* Demonstrate comfort and proficiency with technology platforms that support the administration of fieldwork and clinical education* Generate reports and summaries as requested by program leadership for planning, accreditation, and assessment purposes* Provide guidance and basic training to students and faculty on clinical education systems and processes, as appropriate**Compliance, Accreditation, and External Coordination*** Assist with accreditation support activities, including data collection, documentation, and reporting* Coordinate with finance and administrative offices regarding clinical education related invoices and audits* Prepare and provide required documentation to external partners and clinical sites as needed* Serve as a liaison between academic programs, university offices, and external clinical education partners**Additional Responsibilities*** Provide general student support related to clinical education processes and requirements* Complete special projects and additional duties as assigned to support the effective operation of the School of Behavioral & Health SciencesThis job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.**Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)**Must demonstrate an understanding the Walsh University Statement of Faith and a commitment to support the Mission, Vision, Values and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University in accordance with Ex Corde Ecclesiae and the Catholic intellectual tradition. Must also possess the following:**Education:**Associate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent education **OR** an equivalent combination of education and related experience**Work Experience:**Experience in administrative support, healthcare education, higher education, clinical settings, or a related environment preferred* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with technology and software systems used to manage records, data, and compliance* Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines* Effective written and verbal communication skills* Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and external partners* Commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism**Skills and abilities:*** Professional demeanor, critical thinking, and ability to interact professionally with students, staff, faculty, and clinical partners. Positive and collaborative attitude a must**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience supporting academic programs, clinical education, or fieldwork coordination* Familiarity with healthcare or allied health education environments* Experience working with data tracking, record management, or compliance related processes**Physical Demands and Work Environment**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions* Normal day to day functions include sitting, standing, and walking between offices and campus buildings* Periodic fluctuations in workload tied to academic calendars, student placement cycles, or accreditation timelines**Application Instructions**Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include resume, unofficial transcripts, etc.