Director of Clinical Education - Physical Therapist Assistant
About The Position
Keiser University is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant Faculty/Director of Clinical Education (DCE) to support and advance its Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program. The position combines classroom instruction with leadership of the program’s clinical education component, ensuring students receive high-quality academic and clinical learning experiences that prepare them for entry-level practice as physical therapist assistants. The Clinical Coordinator plans, coordinates, facilitates, administers, and monitors clinical education activities on behalf of the academic program and in coordination with academic and clinical faculty. The role assists with developing and assessing the clinical education curriculum with the Program Director; coordinates and implements clinical education, including site placements, site visits, and evaluation; facilitates students’ clinical education; and ensures clinical education program compliance. The Faculty/DCE teaches didactic, laboratory, and clinical education courses; advises students; monitors academic and clinical progress; develops and maintains clinical education partnerships; and ensures compliance with accreditation standards and clinical education requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 3 years of full-time post-licensure PTA/PT clinical experience.
- At least 2 years of CCCE, CI, or teaching, curriculum, or administration experience in PTA/PT education.
- Current, unrestricted Florida PT or PTA license.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Program Director with development and assessment of the clinical education component of the curriculum.
- Coordinate and implement clinical education activities, including clinical site placements, site visits, and evaluation.
- Facilitate students’ clinical education.
- Ensure clinical education program compliance.
- Teach didactic, laboratory, and clinical education courses.
- Advise students and monitor their academic and clinical progress.
- Develop and maintain clinical education partnerships.
- Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and clinical education requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
