Clinical Education Specialist (Physical Therapy)

ottobock

3d•$90,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

For more than a century, Ottobock has pursued the mission of helping people living with limb loss, limb difference, or mobility challenges maintain or regain their freedom of movement. We do this through the development of leading prosthetic and orthotic devices, and an unwavering commitment to delivering superior patient care experiences. As a growing healthcare company, we continue to invest in both our people and service offerings. With more than 10,000 employees worldwide and 1,100 across North America, we are dedicated to advancing the O&P industry and improving the lives of the people served by it. The Education Team at Ottobock Healthcare is seeking a Clinical Education Specialist (Physical Therapist) to provide an impact in the realm of continuing education and professional development. This position requires physical therapy clinical experience in the area of prosthetics and amputation care, as well as a foundation in education. Ottobock Healthcare aims to provide a positive working environment that emphasizes work/life balance. This full-time position offers the ability to work from home remotely (or a hybrid working environment for candidates in Austin, TX)

Requirements

Excellent writing skills, including advanced competence in grammar, spelling, punctuation, research, and outlining
Verbal communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey clinical and technical information to peers
Excellent project management and organizational skills
Experience with presentation platforms and design software
Knowledge of instructional theory and design, including learning assessment
Proficiency with digital platforms, authoring tools, or learning management systems
Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Prioritization and management of multiple simultaneous deadlines
Autonomy and initiative in driving projects and completing work tasks
Excellent relationship management and interpersonal skills
Master’s degree or better in physical therapy
Active state license to practice physical therapy
Experience as a classroom instructor, trainer, or provider of continuing education
Minimum 5 years of experience as a practicing physical therapist
Experience working with the limb loss population
Ability to travel as needed (50% maximum)

Responsibilities

Develops and designs synchronous and asynchronous courses/curriculum
Edits, updates, and refines online course content and ancillary course materials
Designs learning activities, assignments, and post-course assessments
Collaborates with subject matter experts to develop course content
Keeps current with best practices in instructional design and education development
Teaches physical therapy content to internal and external customers
Interacts with internal and external customers to provide superior service, product support, and education
Writes scripts for video and audio content
Works closely with other departments, including customer service, marketing communications, sales, and product management
Plans and participates in local and regional industry meetings and trade shows
Promotes the use of Ottobock products to healthcare professionals
Performs related duties as assigned