Director of Clinical Education

Overview

The Division of Physical Therapy in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences of the School of Health Sciences and Practice at New York Medical College invites applications for the position of Director of Clinical Education. The Division offers an innovative curriculum that leads to a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. The Division enjoys regular professional interactions with graduate programs within the School of Health Sciences and Practice, the School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and the Touro College of Dental Medicine. On-campus clinical sites include Westchester Medical Center, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, and the Division of Speech-Language Pathology. We also work with numerous hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and private practice clinics, providing opportunities for clinical and research collaborations.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include clinical education coordination, student support and evaluation, managing clinical education relationships with clinical partners and educators, maintaining compliance and accreditation standards, occasional travel to clinical sites, and other clinical teaching/administrative duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Qualifications

Qualified applicants will ideally have prior experience in academic or clinical education coordination, knowledge of CAPTE’s accreditation standards and clinical hours requirements, experience with clinical tracking software systems, leadership or administrative experience in healthcare or academic settings, and a commitment to student success. The selected applicant will work closely with the Program Director and Department Chair, who will provide regular guidance and support. The preferred competencies include a commitment to student-centered clinical education, strong collaborative and relationship-building skills, strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, and experience in cultural competence.

Applicants must have a minimum of a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree; an earned academic doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., DSc, or equivalent) or additional clinical specialization(s) would be preferred; transitional DPT or post-professional doctoral degree will be considered. Current, unrestricted license to practice physical therapy in the state (or eligibility for licensure). Minimum of three years of full-time clinical experience in physical therapy practice; experience across diverse practice settings preferred, and a minimum of two years of clinical practice as an SCCE or CI, or two years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapist education program. Demonstrated experience in clinical education, including supervision of physical therapist students. Knowledge of CAPTE accreditation standards and APTA clinical education guidelines. Experience in academic program administration, assessment, or accreditation processes preferred.

Other preferred qualifications include APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor (CI) certification, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) specialization(s), and Active membership in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) and the APTA Academy of Education (APTA-AOE).

This is a full-time, in-person, 12-month faculty position. New York Medical College offers a competitive salary and benefits packages. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. New York Medical College is strategically located on a suburban NY campus in the intellectually vibrant northeast corridor close to the cultural and scientific resources of New York City. This location enhances the educational and research opportunities afforded by the region’s diversity and the College’s historic and broad involvement with socially, economically, and ethnically diverse populations. New York Medical College, founded in 1860, is one of the nation’s oldest private medical and health sciences educational institutions and the first U.S. medical school to accept female students. Since 2011, the College has been a member of the Touro College and University System.

Minimum Salary

USD $120,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $140,000.00/Yr.

New York Medical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees* which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans

• Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

• Dependent Care and Transit Programs

• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short-term and Long-term disability programs

• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

• New York Medical College Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

• Legal plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• Early-Release Fridays (October - March)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave

• Annual Holiday Schedule

*Members of the 1199 SEIU and 32BJ unions may participate in some of NYMC’s voluntary benefits, but they participate in separate Health and Welfare benefit programs.

New York Medical College (NYMC), a member of Touro University, is a health sciences College whose purpose is to educate clinical and public health professionals as well as researchers, to conduct biomedical and population-based research. Through its faculty and affiliated partners, the College engenders a diverse and inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of excellence, scholarship and professionalism.

Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

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Job Locations US-NY-Valhalla

Requisition ID 2026-13351

Position Type Full-Time

Schedule Shift 1

Hours Per Week 35

Travel 10%

Category Faculty/Academic

FLSA Status Exempt