Interim Instructor/Clinical Coordinator, Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Laramie County Community College • Cheyenne, WY

346d • $87,992 - $102,656

About The Position

The Interim Instructor/ Clinical Coordinator of LCCC's Physical Therapist Assistant Program is a full-time benefited Category D Faculty position responsible for program instruction, curriculum development, overall coordination of clinical instruction and clinical rotations for the PTA Program. These responsibilities include but are not limited to: develop clinical site contacts; understand and communicate the program's clinical needs to all stakeholders; coordinate; plan, and communicate the clinical schedules each semester; troubleshoot and resolve barriers or conflicts that occur with clinical sites; assist with tracking student clinical progress; conduct clinical site visits, and report the overall status for the areas of responsibility to the Program Director. Additionally, this position will instruct and develop and curriculum that is student-centered, hands-on, with active instruction in didactic and laboratory courses to meet the standards of the College, state regulatory, and national accreditation requirements. This position participates in recruitment, retention, and advising of students and comprehensive program assessment. The essential functions of this position require the ability to work a variable work schedule including day, evening, and weekend courses, which may be located on the Cheyenne campus, Outreach campuses, and clinical sites as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution and three (3) years of direct/clinical work experience OR an Associate's degree from a regionally accredited institution and five (5) years of direct/clinical work experience as a licensed PT or PTA.
• Two (2) years of instructional experience in a clinical or educational setting.
• State Licensure as a Physical Therapist or a Physical Therapist Assistant and the ability to obtain Licensure in the state of Wyoming.

Nice To Haves

• Earned DPT degree from an accredited institution or a Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in Physical Therapy or educational.
• Four (4) years of instructional experience in a clinical or educational setting to include online course work.

Responsibilities

• Development & maintenance of clinical partnerships, including consistent, frequent, and clear communication with current and future clinical partners, students, and LCCC.
• Coordination, planning, and direction for clinical experiences including facilitation of onboarding requirements, tracking student progress and ensuring student eligibility.
• Support the monitoring of students during their clinical practicum to ensure student progress and satisfaction of requirements of regulatory accrediting bodies and LCCC standards.
• Maintain and adapt curriculum and assessments aligning with CAPTE requirements, needs of the physical therapy profession, and the approved Master Course Outline of Record (MCOR).
• Evaluate clinical partner and clinical instructor effectiveness through site visits and surveys, communicating clinical partner needs with LCCC.

Benefits

• Educational Benefits for the employees and dependents.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• 15 - 18 Paid Holiday/Closure Days.
• Three Paid Personal Days.
• Healthcare/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance.
• Generous Retirement Benefits - 14.62% Employer Paid/4% Employee Paid.
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave.
• Onsite Childcare Center.
• Professional Development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree