Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Coordinator

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) employer match

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 Paid Holidays

Institutional closing pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

West Kentucky Community & Technical College seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Coordinator to lead the PTA program's clinical education, collaborating with the Program Coordinator and instructional team to prepare students for successful healthcare careers. The role emphasizes hands-on learning, coordinating clinical experiences, and supporting student success in a team environment.

The candidate will plan curriculum activities, coordinate with instructors, oversee clinical

Qualifications

• Must hold an active, unencumbered Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in Kentucky.
• Minimum of three years of full-time, post-licensure clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and facilitate the clinical education program for the PTA program.
• Teach in classroom and laboratory settings; participate in curriculum development.
• Serve on department/college committees; advise students; engage in community service and professional development.

Job description

Title: Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Coordinator

Salary Range:Starting salary $40,980 per year, based on credentials and experienc

Contract Term Length:10 Months

Standard Hours:37.5

Work Location:On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Campus Location: West Kentucky Community & Technical College

Department: Health Sciences

Total Rewards

West Kentucky Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Clinical Coordinator for our Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program to work collaboratively with the Program Coordinator and instructional team to prepare students for successful careers in the growing healthcare field of physical therapy. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping students develop the knowledge, clinical skills, and hands‑on experience necessary to transition confidently into the workforce. The Clinical Coordinator will play an important role in supporting student learning, coordinating clinical education experiences, and ensuring students are prepared to meet the demands of a rewarding, hands‑on healthcare profession. Must be able to adapt to student learning needs and perform as a member of a team.

Job Duties:

The PTA clinical coordinator is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and facilitating the clinical education program. This faculty member needs to have organizational, interpersonal, and problem solving skills. They must have the ability to work with clinical instructors and clinical education sites to address the varied learning needs of the students as well as communicate clinical education needs with program coordinator, clinical instructors, clinical education sites, and students. Teaching responsibilities include classroom and laboratory instruction. This position includes curriculum development, department and college committee assignments, student advising, community service, and professional development activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

The Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Coordinator must be a Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who holds an active, unencumbered PT or PTA license in the state of Kentucky. The PTA clinical coordinator must have a minimum of three years of full-time, post-licensure clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years experience as a site coordinator of clinical education or clinical instructor in physical therapy, or have two years experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapist assistant education program.

Additional Skills Requested:

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.