Director of System Education

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Grand Rapids, MI

11d

About The Position

We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives. It’s extraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients “Ask for Mary,” they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients and innovatively serve them. This is true of every employee, from support staff and leadership, to clinicians and care providers. Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the system with access to our unique standard of care. The Director of System Education is responsible for developing and leading the clinical education strategy across the health system. This role ensures the safe and consistent delivery of clinical care by establishing standards for educational resources, evidence‑based curriculum, competency validation, and the overall structure of systemwide clinical training. The Director provides strategic direction, operational oversight, and cross‑functional leadership to support high‑quality, compliant, and effective clinical practice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in administration, education, or a health‑related field is required.
Clinical licensure in nursing, therapy, or related clinical field.
Minimum 3–5 years of management experience.
At least three years of experience in a health‑related and education‑focused role.
Demonstrated experience in curriculum development and teaching clinical teams.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint).
Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in administration, education, or a health‑related field.
Experience designing clinical training programs and preceptor development.
Public speaking and project planning experience.
Certifications in employee wellness or related specialty programs.

Responsibilities

Develops and executes a comprehensive systemwide clinical education strategy for all clinical staff and services, ensuring high‑quality and compliant patient care.
Creates and articulates a long‑term strategic vision for system education, including structure, staffing, and resource allocation.
Leads cross‑functional alignment of educational priorities, ensuring consistent implementation, prioritization, and governance across departments.
Owns departmental planning, portfolio delivery, KPI monitoring, and resource management within allocated budgets.
Provides change leadership and ensures readiness and capability uplift across the system.
Oversees the development and standardization of clinical training materials, including presentations, videos, job aids, and hands‑on training.
Ensures all curriculum remains evidence‑based, current, and aligned with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements.
Designs and implements strategies to support various learning styles and enhance competency development for all clinical staff.
Oversees systemwide employee health and educational needs assessments to identify gaps and inform program development.
Leads the creation and maintenance of competency requirements consistent with job expectations and regulatory standards.
Monitors the effectiveness of educational programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, clinical outcomes, and patient safety initiatives.
Ensures educational objectives and required content are consistently delivered across all system locations and teams.
Guarantees the integration of evidence‑based practice throughout the system’s learning programs and clinical teaching approach.
Provides leadership to multiple teams, including managers and educators, ensuring high‑quality work, capacity planning, and cross‑team coordination.
Responsible for hiring, onboarding, performance management, professional development, and corrective action for assigned staff.
Plans organizational structure, role design, and long‑term workforce capability for the system education function.
When applicable, provides patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of licensure, certification, or registration and in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.