Director of Clinical Education, Physical Therapist Assistant

Southern Nazarene University•Bethany, OK

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About The Position

The Director of Clinical Education (DCE) coordinates and manages clinical education sites for Southern Nazarene University’s Physical Therapist Assistant associate of science degree program. The DCE also teaches courses in the PTA program and places students in clinical experiences. The position includes planning, implementing, and assessing the clinical education program; developing clinical sites and faculty; and providing ongoing student evaluation and support. The DCE serves as a faculty member of the School of Professional Studies. This is a 12-month, full-time, exempt faculty position scheduled for 40 hours per week. Teaching may require evening hours. The position receives supervision and work assignments from the PTA Program Director and may coordinate and train the program coordinator, adjunct faculty, and associate faculty.

Requirements

Profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment, and be committed to SNU’s mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ-centered community.
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 without discrimination.
Bachelor’s degree. Applicants whose highest degree is a bachelor’s degree must have a written plan and timeframe for earning a master’s degree in a related field and be willing to be held accountable to that plan.
Hold an active, unencumbered PT license or PTA license/certification in a United States jurisdiction and comply with the Oklahoma state practice act.
At least three years of full-time or equivalent post-licensure clinical experience in physical therapy practice.
At least 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 evaluating student learning.
Ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with students and clinical sites.
Ability to demonstrate physical skills and practices to students.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple demands in a fast-paced work environment.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience in non-traditional student instruction.
Experience in physical therapy education.
Experience in CAPTE accreditation.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned courses in the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Participate in the advancement of the physical therapy profession.
Evaluate students’ performance with other faculty to assess integration of didactic and clinical learning and progression through the curriculum.
Provide quality learning experiences to prepare students for clinical education experiences.
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 sound patient/client management, ethical and professional behavior, and current physical therapy practice.
Engage core faculty in clinical education planning, implementation, and assessment.
Maximize resources available to the clinical education program.
Maintain documented records and assess the clinical education component, including clinical education sites, clinical educators, and contracts.
Evaluate student performance and provide feedback during clinical education experiences.
Educate clinical instructors and clinical site coordinators about student assessment expectations and best practices.
Evaluate clinical instructors, clinical sites, and clinical site coordinators.
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 and staff to meet PTA program goals.
Participate in a mentorship program designed to prepare clinicians for the classroom.
Perform other duties as assigned.