Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Education Coordinator (DCE/ACCE) - Updated

South Piedmont Community College; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

South Piedmont Community College is looking for a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Education Coordinator. This position will primarily be based at the OCH Campus in Monroe, NC, responsible for overseeing the clinical education program and teaching roles.

Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor of Physical Therapy degree, a current PT license, and three years of clinical experience. The role involves coordinating student clinical experiences and maintaining relationships with clinical partners.

This opportunity includes a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Current, active, and unencumbered license as a Physical Therapist in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum of three years of full-time, post-licensure clinical practice.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a Site Coordinator of Clinical Education or Clinical Instructor.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and facilitate the clinical education program.
• Evaluate student performance during clinical affiliations.
• Ensure effective communication with clinical sites and stakeholders.

Skills

Effective communication

Clinical supervision

Curriculum development

Utilization of software applications

Education

Bachelor of Physical Therapy degree or higher

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Presentation software

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Education Coordinator (DCE/ACCE) - Updated

The Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Education Coordinator is a core full‑time, 12‑month faculty member located primarily on the OCH Campus in Monroe, NC. This position is responsible for the planning, development, coordination, and facilitation of the clinical education program, while also fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a full‑time instructor. Under the direction of the PTA Program Director, the individual acts as a primary liaison between the college and clinical partners to ensure quality clinical education experiences that align with contemporary physical therapy practice and the program’s mission.

Comprehensive Benefits Package: health insurance with the NC State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, retirement benefits through the NC Retirement System, paid time off, and a supplemental cafeteria plan.

Curriculum and Teaching

• Teach a workload that includes didactic, lab, and clinical components while allowing for sufficient release time for administrative and clinical education responsibilities
• Facilitate student learning by designing and implementing appropriate and meaningful instructional activities that maximize student outcomes
• Maintain and update course descriptions, objectives, and outlines for courses within the area of expertise
• Participate in program review and assessment of student learning outcomes to foster program improvement

Clinical Education Coordination

• Assume primary responsibility for developing, conducting, and coordinating the clinical education program
• Establish and maintain an adequate number and variety of clinical education sites to support the curriculum goals
• Ensure effective written agreements exist between the institution and clinical sites that define the rights and responsibilities of both parties, including procedures for review and termination
• Assign students to clinical education experiences and monitor that academic regulations are upheld during these placements
• Develop and implement mechanisms to communicate necessary clinical education information to core faculty, clinical sites, SCCEs, CIs, and students
• Inform students and clinical faculty of nondiscrimination policies and monitor compliance during clinical experiences
• Inform clinical education faculty of their responsibilities and provide clinical teaching and mentoring to them as needed

Communication and Liaison Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between SPCC, clinical sites, and all stakeholders regarding curriculum, expectations, scheduling, and site availability
• Share program policies, accreditation requirements, and clinical curriculum details with clinical educators
• Disseminate student information (as permitted), scheduling details, and required documentation to clinical sites

Evaluation and Remediation

• Evaluate student performance during clinical affiliations using appropriate methods and assign grades for clinical courses
• Work with CIs to ensure that supervision and feedback provided to students are appropriate for their progression level
• Determine the need for and communicate altered levels of clinical supervision when necessary
• Implement intervention strategies and remediation for students who require additional support to meet entry‑level clinical performance
• Ensure student completion of all accreditation requirements, including required clinical hours and final evaluations

Other Expectations

• Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to the college’s mission, vision, and values through personal and professional integrity
• Actively participate in student recruitment, admissions, advising, and registration activities
• Attend all mandatory divisional and college‑wide meetings and graduation ceremonies
• Partner with the Program Director and Associate Dean in recruiting, interviewing, and training part‑time clinical faculty
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director, Associate Dean or the Dean of the School of Health and Public Services

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Physical Therapy degree or higher from a college accredited by a US Department of Education accepted accrediting agency
• Current, active, and unencumbered license as a Physical Therapist (PT) in any United States jurisdiction and in compliance with the Physical Therapy Practice Act in North Carolina
• A minimum of three years (or equivalent) of full‑time, post‑licensure clinical practice
• A minimum of two years of clinical practice experience as a Site Coordinator of Clinical Education (SCCE) or Clinical Instructor (CI), or a minimum of two years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapy education program
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Working knowledge/utilization of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in higher education teaching, preferably at the community college level
• Demonstrated experience in fostering a welcoming environment and working effectively within a diverse environment
• Familiarity with course management systems such as Canvas; must complete required training or provide proof of experience upon hire

Physical Demands

Special Conditions Eligibility Summary

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

South Piedmont Community College provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees based on job related criteria without reference to race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected classification. Applicants are requested to complete questions at the end of the online application process that are strictly voluntary. Answers to these questions will not be provided to the hiring manager, selection committee, or any other employees of South Piedmont other than the Human Resources Office. The Human Resources Office uses this information to maintain accurate confidential records on the composition of each applicant pool. If you require accommodation due to a disability in order to complete the application process, please make your request to the Human Resources Office.