Director of Clinical Education
About The Position
The Division of Physical Therapy in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences of the School of Health Sciences and Practice at New York Medical College invites applications for the position of Director of Clinical Education. The Division offers an innovative curriculum that leads to a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. The Division enjoys regular professional interactions with graduate programs within the School of Health Sciences and Practice, the School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and the Touro College of Dental Medicine. On-campus clinical sites include Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, and the Division of Speech-Language Pathology. We also work with numerous hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and private practice clinics, providing opportunities for clinical and research collaborations.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree
- Current, unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in the state (or eligibility for licensure)
- Minimum of three years of full-time clinical experience in physical therapy practice
- A minimum of two years of clinical practice as an SCCE or CI, or two years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapist education program
- Demonstrated experience in clinical education, including supervision of physical therapist students
- Knowledge of CAPTE accreditation standards and APTA clinical education guidelines
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in academic or clinical education coordination
- Knowledge of CAPTE’s accreditation standards and clinical hours requirements
- Experience with clinical tracking software systems
- Leadership or administrative experience in healthcare or academic settings
- Commitment to student success
- An earned academic doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., DSc, or equivalent) or additional clinical specialization(s)
- Transitional DPT or post-professional doctoral degree
- Experience across diverse practice settings
- Experience in academic program administration, assessment, or accreditation processes
- APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor (CI) certification
- American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) specialization(s)
- Active membership in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) and the APTA Academy of Education (APTA-AOE)
Responsibilities
- Clinical education coordination
- Student support and evaluation
- Managing clinical education relationships with clinical partners and educators
- Maintaining compliance and accreditation standards
- Occasional travel to clinical sites
- Other clinical teaching/administrative duties as assigned by the Program Director
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits packages
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
