Clinical Education Coordinator/Instructor - Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Physical Therapist Assistant Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE)

Rasmussen College - Odessa, FL

The Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Education Coordinator provides leadership to the clinical education portion of the physical therapist assistant program. In this role, the employee will leverage his/her experience and knowledge of their field to set the stage for the success of Rasmussen's career-oriented students. Through developing and maintaining clinical site contracts and placements that will truly fulfill the educational needs of every student; the Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Education Coordinator will play an integral role in the success and overall positive experience for students of Rasmussen College.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Work effectively with faculty, staff, students, administration, vendors, and other state and accrediting agencies to plan and implement clinical education within the PTA program
• Direct and lead clinical education within the PTA program, including instructional design, delivery systems, program and student evaluation; ensure program complies with college, state, and federal laws, standards and guidelines
• Plan, develop, and maintain a variety of clinical experiences appropriate to the PTA program goals; teach a variety of classroom and lab PTA courses
• Present to and engage groups of students to achieve their educational goals
• Participate in training, observation and evaluation
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, regulations and policies

Reporting Relationships:

The position of ACCE within Rasmussen College is the Physical Therapist Assistant Clinical Education Coordinator (CEC) and will report to an Academic Dean.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required; Master’s or Doctorate preferred
• Current Physical Therapy or Physical Therapist Assistant licensure in any US jurisdiction
• Minimum of three years (or equivalent), full-time, post licensure clinical practice experience
• Didactic and/or clinical teaching experience
• Two years of clinical practice must include experience as a CCCE or CI in physical therapy OR two years of experience in teaching, curriculum development and administration in a PT or PTA program
• Preferred knowledge of CAPTE accreditation guidelines; two years teaching in a CAPTE accredited PT or PTA program and APTA membership preferred
• Persuasive communication skills, with ability to demonstrate results
• Active community connections to assist students with internship/employment opportunities a plus
• Must be able to provide professional licenses and/or certifications and official transcripts for each degree earned from an accredited institution before teaching

The Company:

Rasmussen College is a regionally accredited private college that is dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through high-demand and flexible educational programs. Since 1900, the College has been committed to academic innovation and providing the highest standard of education while empowering students to pursue a college degree. Rasmussen College offers Certificate and Diploma programs through Associate’s, Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs online and across its 23 Midwest and Florida campuses. A pioneer in online education, the College is helping lead advancements in innovations such as competency-based education and comprehensive student support services that help working adults advance their careers. The College is also committed to providing a positive impact on society through public service and a variety of community-based initiatives. For more information about Rasmussen College, please visit www.Rasmussen.edu.

At Rasmussen, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed supporting and encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome our employee’s differences regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status

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