Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Coordinator

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Paducah, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

West Kentucky Community & Technical College is seeking a dedicated Clinical Coordinator for its Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program. The coordinator works collaboratively with the Program Coordinator and instructional team to prepare students for careers in physical therapy. The role supports student learning, coordinates clinical education experiences, and helps students develop the knowledge and clinical skills needed to transition into the workforce. The employee must adapt to student learning needs and work as part of a team.

The position plans, develops, coordinates, and facilitates the clinical education program, including classroom and laboratory instruction. Additional faculty responsibilities include curriculum development, department and college committee assignments, student advising, community service, and professional development activities. This is an on-site role with standard hours of 37.5 per week and a 10-month contract term.

Requirements

• Be a Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).
• Hold an active, unencumbered PT or PTA license in Kentucky.
• Have a minimum of three years of full-time, post-licensure clinical experience.
• Have organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Be able to adapt to student learning needs and work as a member of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience as a site coordinator of clinical education or clinical instructor in physical therapy.
• Alternatively, two years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapist assistant education program.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and facilitate the clinical education program.
• Work with clinical instructors and clinical education sites to address students’ varied learning needs.
• Communicate clinical education needs with the Program Coordinator, clinical instructors, clinical education sites, and students.
• Teach classroom and laboratory instruction.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Complete department and college committee assignments.
• Advise students.
• Participate in community service and professional development activities.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental coverage for the employee and family.
• Tuition reimbursement or waiver for the employee, spouse, and dependents.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer match for a 5% employee contribution.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Work-life balance.
• 9.5 paid holidays.
• Two weeks of institutional closing pay during the last two weeks of December for qualifying positions.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed