Description:
Primary Purpose
The purpose of this position is to be responsible for planning, organizing, monitoring and assessing student clinical education courses/affiliations. Responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, and maintaining clinical site affiliation agreements. Responsible for providing students with regular and meaningful feedback on their progress within clinical rotations and the program curriculum. Teaches select coursework and acts as a laboratory assistant within the PTA program curriculum. Works closely with other faculty and administration to assure program and college integrity. Works in a manner that promotes an ethical environment.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Education Coordinator Duties:
•The CEC directs the PTA Program’s clinical education program through the instruction of the students to ensure training of quality patient care.
•Develops, organizes, and conducts lab experiences with students.
•Evaluates the effectiveness and performance of the clinical instructors/adjunct faculty/affiliate faculty.
•Visits the clinical facilities, provides guidance and counseling with regard to clinical teaching practices.
•Ensures students receive technical instruction from instructors at clinical sites.
•Prepares clinical rotation scheduling, competencies, exams, performance criteria and evaluation.
•Maintains program accreditation standards.
•Provides feedback to the students about the progress in their growth in the clinical setting.
•Assists in program promotion and student recruitment where possible.
•Works closely with the program coordinator, department chair, and higher administration to assure correct clinical education practices and procedures are followed.
•Develops/facilitates integrated clinical experience for PTA program students through Pro bono PTA clinic and or ISU DPT clinic.
Teaching Responsibilities:
•Plans, prepares, and follows a department-approved program course of study with measurable objectives for each course taught.
•Facilitates clinical instruction and evaluation.
•Stays current with subjects being taught as well as a wide variety of teaching methods.
•Prepares and delivers to students, at the beginning of each course, a course syllabus, a copy of which is to be filed in the department.
•Prepares instructional materials (i.e.), visual aids, a/v material, instructional sheets, laboratory projects, etc., as necessary.
•Evaluates instruction and learning by means of written, oral, practical, and performance tests.
•Maintains a student-oriented approach to learning.
•Maintains and submits accurate and current reports and records involving student accountability, attendance, performance, and follow-up.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
• Degree in Physical Therapy at the Masters or Doctoral level
• Valid Idaho PT License - or eligible
• Five (5) years of clinical experience
• Prior teaching experience with adult learners
Preferred Qualifications
• Clinical Instruction Experience
• Certified Clinical Instructor
• Teaching experience on the college/university level
####Application Instructions:
Apply online at https://isu.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=560
Please submit the following documents with your application:
Submit a cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications; resume/CV of experience, education, and qualifications; names and contact information of three (3) professional references; and a Philosophy of Teaching statement (500 words or less).
Priority consideration will be given to applications received by November 10, 2017. However, the position will remain open until filled. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience. Includes a competitive benefits package. Offers of employment may be conditional pending successful completion of a background investigation.