Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Director (PT)

Pima Medical Institute Current Openings•Seattle, WA

About The Position

This role is for a Physical Therapist with significant clinical knowledge who will be responsible for teaching Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) students, growing new clinical rotation sites, and ensuring student success throughout their externships. The Clinical Director will lead the charge in shaping the future of Physical Therapist Assistants by empowering the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Doctorate or Master's in Physical Therapy recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or the Department of Education (DOE).
Three (3) years of full-time, or equivalent, post-licensure clinical practice as a Physical Therapist.
Documented contemporary expertise in teaching responsibility and knowledge of the content delivery method.
Has a minimum of two years of clinical practice as an SCCE and/ OR clinical instructor , or two years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapy education program.
Physical therapist licensed, registered, or certified according to regulations in the state where the program is located.
A physical therapist who holds a license from any U.S. jurisdiction unless otherwise indicated in the state practice act where the program is located.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other computer skills.

Responsibilities

Secure new clinical sites and contractual agreements.
Coordinate the tracking and verification of all program clinical affiliation contracts.
Ensure contracts with clinical sites are current, accurate, viable, and adequate in meeting program needs.
Monitor competency evaluations and clinical records with students.
Conduct orientation for students at each clinical education site.
Visit clinical sites to review and evaluate students' clinical performance and progress.
Coordinate with site instructors to ensure clinical education is effective.
Coordinate the clinical education for the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Coordinate and revise the clinical education plan.
Recommend changes to the Program Director.
Coordinate with clinical staff to establish a regular site for students.
Coordinate the scheduling of students within the department.
Develop clinical objectives and evaluations.
Assess curriculum and provide input based on expectations within the profession and contemporary expertise.
Participate in the development of processes and procedures to ensure students’ readiness and safety before their clinical education experience.
Evaluate the performance of students regarding course objectives and make necessary provisions to meet learning needs.
Maintain student grades by established policies.
Prepare final grades at the end of each semester to update student records and transcripts.
Perform the duties of a Physical Therapist Assistant instructor.
Review student success rates by class and implement plans to reduce student withdrawals.
Meet with students to encourage them to stay in the program.
Maintain an 80% student success rate for all classes taught in the program.
Participate in continuing education courses to acquire and improve knowledge in teaching methodologies, adult learning, and creating effective learning experiences.
Participate in PMI service and/or professional service events.
May assist the Program Director with student applicants for admission into the program.
Participate in projects to assist in meeting department goals as determined by the Program Director.