Director of Clinical Education - PTA

Job Description

Job Description

PTA Director of Clinical Education

Florida National University contributes to the education of a diverse student body within the community it serves. FNU employs and develops a faculty of scholars proficient in the art of teaching. We strive to prepare students for employment in their chosen careers through quality education and instruction.

Major Responsibilities: The Director of Clinical Education instructs, directs and supervises the students in the clinical rotation sites; assists in curriculum development; and conducts formal lectures and lab instruction. The ACCE ensures clinical rotations meet the standards outlined by Florida National University, and accrediting bodies SACS and CAPTE; coordinates the clinical rotation experience with the didactic segment; and maintains positive relationships with rotation sites. 

Key Responsibilities: 

1. Communication Management: Respond promptly to daily communications via email and voicemail, addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.
2. Policy Adherence and Ethical Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to the University's mission, policies, procedures, ethical standards, compliance with data protection regulations and pertinent legal regulations in all aspects of admission activities.
3. University Engagement: Participate in Commencement Exercises, new student orientation, university events, committees, self-studies, and University Commencement Ceremonies.
4. Special Projects: Execute special projects assigned by the President or supervisor.
5. Compliance Adherence:  Ensure compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as FNU Policies, Procedures, Rules, and Regulation, the FNU Code of Ethics, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Florida Information Protection Act of 2014 (FIPA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
6. Assigned Duties: Undertake other assigned duties as required.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Assist the program director with program development and the accreditation process to achieve application for candidacy status.
2. Maintaining current knowledge of the discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development. 
3. Creating, refining and maintaining positive relationships with new and existing clinical rotation sites and CCCEs. 
4. Ensures academic and clinical compliance with all regulatory, legal and accreditation requirements.
5. Ensures proper record-keeping and documentation of clinical activities and preserves student clinical records while dutifully keeping student confidentiality.

1. Evaluates and facilitates clinical education effectiveness via regularly scheduled visits to the clinical education sites. 
2. Facilitates and ensures appropriate levels of supervision and instruction of the students in the clinical setting. 
3. Educates and directs clinical instructors regarding the clinical competency evaluation process (CPI). 
4. Coordinates student assignments while considering patient variety, health care settings, clinical site and student expectations, types of learning experiences and strengths/limitations of clinical experiences.
5. Creation, maintenance and distribution of a clinical education manual.
6. Participates in and correlates clinical education with didactic education.
7. Evaluates students and clinical sites while also participating in the assessment process of each clinical site, student, CI and CCCE.
8. Supports the program director to assure effective program operation, administration and facilitation. 
9. Arranges for periodic and or impromptu visits/communication to students, clinical education sites and clinical faculty as needed to problem solve, support, and discuss pertinent issues with students, CIs, and/or CCCEs.
10. Develops remedial experiences for students, if necessary. Confers with the appropriate faculty (clinical and academic), the Program Director, Division Head and Dean.
11. Participates in curriculum planning, coordination of teaching schedule, updating syllabi and course outline(s). 
12. Monitors the changing health care delivery system and advises the Program Director and faculty of changing trends and potential impact on student enrollment, instruction, curriculum design, clinical education, and equipment needs.
13. Collaborates with the program director in periodic review and revision of clinical course materials to ensure up to date compliance and optimal student clinical experiences. 
14. Represents the University, internally and externally, by participation on boards and committees and/or community service. 
15. Attends all program and University meetings, advisory board meetings and in-services as scheduled. 
16. Maintains current knowledge of program policies, procedures, and student clinical and academic progress. 

Education / Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant or physical therapist program, or deemed equivalent program. 
• Earned associate degree as a physical therapist assistant or at least Master’s degree as a Physical Therapist. 
• Unencumbered License in the State of Florida as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant. 
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist. 
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical teaching and/or clinical coordination experience.
• Ability to communicate and work with a diverse population.
• Ability to perform in and contribute to a team setting.

Job Type

Full-time.

Benefits: Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Holidays 
• Vacation
• Sick Time
• Bereavement Leave
• Jury Duty
• Military Leave
• Personal Leave
• Benefits Continuation (COBRA)
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Educational Assistance
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 

Location: 

Hialeah Campus: 4425 west 20th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012

Working Conditions

General office working conditions. The noise level is at normal office capacity.