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PTA Clinical Coordinator/Faculty - 10 month

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Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR)

5d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Oak Ridge

AI generated summary

  • You must have an associate's in PTA, active licensure, 3 years of clinical experience, 2 years as CCCE/CI, and teaching experience. Proof of work eligibility required.
  • You will coordinate clinical education, assess program effectiveness, support clinical supervisors, manage site placements, and integrate instruction with hands-on training while maintaining records and communication.

Requirements

  • A minimum of an associate’s degree in physical Therapist Assisting and hold active license as a physical therapist assistant or physical therapist.
  • A minimum of three years of post-licensure full-time clinical experience in a physical therapy setting (or equivalent)
  • A minimum of two years of experience as a center coordinator of clinical education (CCCE) and/or clinical instructor (CI), or experience in teaching or administrating in a physical therapy educational program
  • Teaching experience (academic, clinical, continuing education, or in-service education) IDENTIFICATION AND PROOF OF WORK ELIGIBILITY REQUIRED

Responsibilities

  • Plan, develop, conduct, coordinate and facilitate the clinical education components of the PTA program.
  • Assess and summarize the effectiveness of the clinical education program using survey and other data with the assistance of the Program Director as needed.
  • Advise clinical supervisors in performing competency-based clinical evaluations.
  • Assist clinical supervisors in maintaining professional competence and improving skills related to student instruction and clinical education.
  • Assist program director in the assessment of program effectiveness and student preparation.
  • Assist program director in the revision of policies and procedures.
  • Communicate with clinical faculty as needed to meet the needs of the student, facility, and program.
  • Assist in the orientation of new faculty members and clinical supervisors.
  • Visit clinical affiliates as needed to meet student/program needs.
  • Initiate new site affiliation agreements and maintain clinical site availability to meet the needs of the program.
  • Ensure that clinical affiliation agreements are current as required by the accrediting agency.
  • Pursue continuing education in professional practice and instructional delivery as needed to maintain professional competency.
  • Integrate clinical education with didactic and laboratory instruction as part of the curriculum to meet the needs of the student and accreditation goals.
  • Meet with clinical staff and students during scheduled site visits to facilitate and document students' clinical progress.
  • Coordinate mastery level testing of students’ clinical performance.
  • Maintain student record related to clinical.
  • Coordinate appropriate clinical site placement of students.
  • Monitor current trends in health care, reimbursement, and legal practices and revise clinical education programming in response to these trends.
  • Maintain records of communications with the clinical education site.
  • Establish and implement procedures to respond to student performance deficiencies and concerns.
  • Assess and develop the preparedness of each student for the clinical education experience.
  • Teach assigned curricular content.
  • Maintain active participation in professional organization.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is PTA Clinical Coordinator/Faculty - 10 month.

Where is this position located?

This position is located at Roane State Community College in the Health Sciences Department.

What are the main responsibilities of the PTA Clinical Coordinator/Faculty?

The main responsibilities include planning, developing, and facilitating clinical education components of the PTA program, assessing program effectiveness, advising clinical supervisors, maintaining clinical site availability, and teaching assigned curricular content.

What are the minimum qualifications required for this position?

The minimum qualifications include an associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting, an active license as a physical therapist assistant or physical therapist, three years of post-licensure clinical experience, two years of experience as a CCCE or CI, and teaching experience.

Are there any preferred qualifications for applicants?

Yes, a preferred qualification is a bachelor's degree in physical therapy.

What skills are important for this role?

Important skills include excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.

Is teaching part of the job duties?

Yes, teaching assigned curricular content is part of the job duties.

Will I be required to visit clinical affiliates?

Yes, visiting clinical affiliates as needed to meet student and program needs is part of the responsibilities.

Is there an opportunity for continuing education in this role?

Yes, pursuing continuing education in professional practice and instructional delivery is expected to maintain professional competency.

Do I need to maintain records for this position?

Yes, maintaining student records related to clinical education and records of communications with clinical education sites is required.

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Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR)

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1972
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The College System of Tennessee system consists of 37 institutions with a combined annual enrollment of over 120,000 students, ranking it the largest system of public higher education in Tennessee. The System's 13 community colleges, 24 colleges of applied technology, and its TN eCampus online education portal offer classes in all of Tennessee's 95 counties.