IONM Clinical Development Lead - Central Region

NMA (Neuromonitoring Associates); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NMA Neuromonitoring Associates in Houston seeks a Clinical Development Lead to drive regional training programs and mentor technologists in intraoperative monitoring. This role ensures consistent, high-quality service delivery across markets and supports CNIM preparation through structured guidance.

The position partners with the Director of Clinical Advancement to implement national training initiatives, track KPIs, and promote best practices in clinical development.

Qualifications

• Oversee regional training programs and ensure high-quality IOM practice.
• Mentor technologists and support CNIM preparation.
• Collaborate with Directors to implement national training initiatives and monitor KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Regional Clinical Oversight: identify needs and align training with clinical goals.
• Training Program Support: operationalize education initiatives and mentor staff.
• Mentorship & Clinical Support: oversee trainee development and ensure clinical consistency.
• Case Coverage: provide direct clinical coverage as needed within the base region.

Skills

Mentorship

Clinical training

IOM support

KPI analysis

Program development

Team leadership

Case coverage

Job description

Position Title: Clinical Development Lead Department: Clinical Development Report To: Director of Clinical Advancement FLSA: Exempt Join NMA's education team as a full-time Clinical Development Lead in our Central Region! Train and mentor both new and experienced neurophysiologists during surgery. The future of our ABRET-recognized IOM paid training program is bright!

Position Summary

The Clinical Lead plays a pivotal role in the Clinical Development team by overseeing regional training programs (basic, CNIM, and advanced), mentoring technologists, and guiding mentors. This role supports clinical cases, promotes best practices in intraoperative monitoring (IOM), and ensures consistent, high-quality service delivery across all markets.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Regional Clinical Oversight
  • Assess and identify regional clinical needs.
  • Collaborate with the Director of Advancement to implement national training and support initiatives.
  • Partner with Clinical Managers and Team Leads to proactively support employee development.
  • Review and act on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure clinical excellence.
• Training Program Support
  • Operationalize regional education and quality initiatives in partnership with the Clinical Development team.
  • Identify and train mentors, preceptors, and clinical support personnel.
  • Implement defined clinical standards and clinical protocols to drive consistent service delivery across the organization.
  • Support CNIM preparation through tracking, accountability, remediation, and instruction.
  • Provide advanced training procedures in the operating room.
• Mentorship & Clinical Support
  • Provide direct clinical support and case coverage as needed.
  • Mentor trainee technologists and oversee clinical consistency across teams.
  • Participate in trainee interviews and contribute to onboarding processes.
• Case Coverage
  • Serve as primary clinical coverage when required, within base region, and other regions, as needed, ensuring high-quality service delivery.