Director of Clinical Education, Physical Therapist Assistant

Southern Nazarene University; Bethany (OK); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Match

Tuition Remission

Paid Time Off

Zusammenfassung

Southern Nazarene University is seeking a Director of Clinical Education to coordinate clinical sites for the PTA program, teach PTA coursework, and support students through clinical experiences. The role requires leadership in clinical education planning, implementation, and assessment, and involves collaboration with faculty and clinical sites.

The DCE will work as part of the School of Professional Studies, supervise faculty, and contribute to program policies, outcomes, and student success

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree required; a plan and timeframe for earning a Master's Degree if only a Bachelor's is held.
• Active, unencumbered PT or PTA license in any US jurisdiction; compliance with Oklahoma state practice act.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time post-licensure clinical experience in physical therapy.
• Minimum 2 years of SCCE/Clinical Instructor experience or teaching/curriculum/admin experience in PTA education.
• Contemporary expertise in teaching areas; ability to evaluate student learning effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication; ability to manage multiple demands in a fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Teach assigned PTA courses and contribute to the advancement of the physical therapy profession.
• Coordinate and manage clinical education sites for the PTA program; place students in clinical experiences.
• Develop and implement clinical education planning, assessment, and site/faculty development.
• Evaluate and provide feedback on student performance; supervise clinical instructors and site coordinators.
• Recruit and maintain clinical relationships and contracts for clinical education placements; ensure scholarship and policy compliance.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details

Job Location: Bethany Campus - Bethany, OK 73008, Position Type: Faculty Full-Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Faculty 12 month / Full-time / Exempt

Work Schedule

40 hours per week; teaching will necessitate evening hours

Job Summary

The Director of Clinical Education (DCE) is responsible for coordinating and managing clinical education sites related to the Physical Therapist Assistant associate of science degree at SNU. The DCE will also be responsible for teaching courses in the Physical Therapist Assistant program and placing students in clinical experiences. Other duties will include clinical education program planning, implementation and assessment; clinical site and faculty development; and ongoing student evaluation and student support.

The Director of Clinical Education serves as a faculty member of the School of Professional Studies.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Teaching Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in the PTA program.
• Participate in the advancement of the physical therapy profession.
• Evaluate students' performance, in cooperation with other faculty, to determine their ability to integrate didactic and clinical learning experiences and to progress within the curriculum.
• Provide quality learning experiences for students in preparation for clinical education experiences.

Clinical Education Responsibilities

• Implement, conduct, and assess the clinical education component of the curriculum.
• Educate students, stakeholders, and clinical and academic faculty about clinical education.
• Place students in clinical learning environments that demonstrate characteristics of sound patient/client management, ethical and professional behavior, and currency with physical therapy practice.
• Actively engage core faculty in clinical education planning, implementation, and assessment.
• Maximize available resources for the clinical education program.

Assessment & Evaluation

• Provide documented records and assessment of the clinical education component (includes clinical education sites, clinical educators, contracts, etc).
• Evaluate student performance and provide feedback to students during clinical education experiences.
• Educate clinical instructors and clinical site coordinators on student assessment expectations and best practices.
• Evaluate clinical instructors, clinical sites, and clinical site coordinators.

Administrative Work

• Create and uphold program policies.
• Communicate regularly with students, stakeholders, and clinical and academic faculty
• Recruit and maintain clinical relationships and contracts for clinical education placements.
• Coordinate with project staff and SNU faculty/staff to meet PTA program goals
• Participate in a mentorship program designed to prepare clinicians for the classroom.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.
• As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination.
• Bachelor's Degree (If Bachelor's only, has a written plan and timeframe for earning a Master's Degree in a related field and is willing to be held accountable to the plan towards earning a Master's Degree)
• Hold an active, unencumbered PT license or PTA license/certification in any United States jurisdiction and are in compliance with the Oklahoma state practice act.
• A minimum of three years of full-time (or equivalent) post licensure clinical experience in physical therapy practice
• A minimum of two years of clinical practice as a site coordinator (SCCE) and/or Clinical Instructor, or two years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a PTA education program.
• Contemporary expertise in assigned teaching areas
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and evaluation of student learning
• Ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with students and clinical sites.
• Ability to demonstrate physical skills and practices to students.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple demands in a fast-paced work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
• Experience in non-traditional student instruction
• Experience in physical therapy education
• Experience in CAPTE accreditation

Supervision Received

Receives supervision and work assignments from the PTA Program Director.

Supervision Exercised

May be responsible for the coordination and training of program coordinator, adjunct and associate faculty.

Benefits

• Generous benefit structure including family medical insurance plan (shared cost), HSA/FSA, dental, vision, disability, group/voluntary life, direct primary care, retirement matching, tuition remission, vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays.