PTA Clinical Education Coordinator — Externship Lead
7 days ago
Montgomery AL, Montgomery County, AL; Alabama, United States
South University
Full-time
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- includes domestic partner coverage
- Establishes and coordinates all student externships through clinical sites, as well as serves as liaison between the PTA program and the clinical education centers; responsible for the implementation of clinical center selection and fostering development of clinical programs and faculty.
- Assists Program Director in the administration of the PTA program, including student and administrative file maintenance, student registration and advisement, and student, campus, and community relations.
- Participates in the governance and short and long term planning of the program and the university.
- Promotes student success by showing flexibility in teaching style and work schedule, as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and engaging students in the learning process.
- Contributes to a positive campus culture by participating on curriculum and system task forces, supporting local campus events such as orientation and graduation, and participating in various professional development workshops and program-based meetings.
- Relates professional, life, and industry experience to learning by the continuation of professional and technical skills development, the introduction of industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of professional and industry trends and opportunities.
- Complies with federal, state, and accrediting body standards and regulations, as well as adhering to all university policies and procedures.
- Fulfills all administrative, instructional, and clinical responsibilities to prepare and graduate competent, entry-level physical therapist assistants who work under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
- Fulfills other responsibilities as determined by the Program Director.
- Minimum of a Master’s degree from a regionally-accredited university in a field related to the courses to be taught; Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred
- Current licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant through the appropriate licensing agency in the state in which the PTA program resides
- Minimum of two years of experience as a center coordinator of clinical education (CCCE) and/or clinical instructor (CI), or experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical the