Program Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Be a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant licensed in West Virginia as a PT or PTA and in compliance with the practice act in the jurisdiction where the program is located.
• Have at least three years of full-time or equivalent post-licensure clinical practice.
• Have at least two years of clinical practice as an SCCE and/or CI, or two years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapist education program.
• Provide written documentation of contemporary expertise in assigned teaching areas and demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and student evaluation.
• Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant studies required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy required.
• At least three years of clinical experience.
• At least two years of SCCE and/or CI experience.
• Two years of teaching, curriculum development, and administration experience in a physical therapist assistant education program.
• Current PT or PTA license required.
• Complete 50 clinical hours annually to maintain current clinical experience.
• Perform essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Physical Therapy preferred.
• Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and assess the clinical education component of the curriculum in cooperation with the Program Director.
• Coordinate clinical education assignments, site visits, and evaluation of clinical facilities and instructors.
• Ensure students receive clinical assignments needed to complete the clinical curriculum.
• Develop and support clinical instructors (CIs) and other clinical faculty.
• Collect and maintain information about clinical facilities and clinical instructors.
• Facilitate written agreements and contracts related to clinical education.
• Assess student performance during clinical rotations in cooperation with the CI and assign clinical course grades.
• Participate in curriculum development and assessment as assigned.
• Advise students, including on clinical education matters.
• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction as scheduled by the Program Director.
• Serve on the PTA Advisory Board.
• Support the PTA Program Director with accreditation-related activities and CAPTE standards compliance as assigned.
• Teach program courses, which may include on-campus, off-campus, and online assignments.
• Hold office hours as designated by NRCTC Procedure 43, Section 2.
• Recruit and advise students on curricular requirements and course schedules related to registration and graduation.
• Participate in teaching, assessment, learning-effectiveness activities, and professional development.
• Participate in designated in-service training during non-instructional periods.
• Provide service to the college and community and serve as a role model for the college’s mission, vision, and values.
• Participate in scheduled events and trainings designated by the division’s Chair, Dean, or President.
• Complete compliance training routinely and on time, and pursue additional professional development through professional organization affiliations.
• Maintain current clinical experience and complete 50 clinical hours annually.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the President, Dean, or other appropriate authority.