Program Therapist

POSITION SUMMARY:   The Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) is a member of the faculty (rank commensurate with experience) who is responsible for the development and maintenance of clinical externship sites. The ACCE designs and evaluates clinical education coursework and manages the externship experience, including student placement and supervision at affiliated clinical education centers. The ACCE assists the Program Director with program administrative and governance duties, facilitates meaningful learning of course competencies, and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Teaching: 1. Performs instructional duties as outlined in the faculty job description and in accordance with the provisions of the Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook. 2. Develops, implements, and evaluates physical therapist assistant (PTA) curriculum in collaboration with other PTA faculty on-campus and across campuses. 3. Teaches 8 classes per academic year or the equivalent. 4. Promotes student success by showing flexibility in teaching style and work schedule, as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and engaging students in the learning process. 5. Relates professional, life, and industry experience to learning by the continuation of professional and technical skills development, the introduction of industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of professional and industry trends and opportunities. 6. Complies with federal, state, and accrediting body standards and regulations, as well as adhering to all university policies and procedures.   Faculty Service/ Administration:   1. Establishes and coordinates all student externships through clinical sites, as well as serves as liaison between the PTA program and the clinical education centers, responsible for the implementation of clinical center selection and fosters development of clinical programs and faculty. 2. Assists Program Director in the administration of the PTA program, including student and administrative file maintenance, student registration and advisement, and student, campus, and community relations. 3. Participates in the governance and short- and long-term planning of the program and the university. 4. Fulfills all administrative, instructional, and clinical responsibilities to prepare and graduate competent, entry-level physical therapist assistants who work under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. 5. Fulfills other responsibilities as determined by the Program Director.  Faculty Development Activities: 1. Participates in annual faculty development as required by the university and to maintain state licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. 2. Contributes to a positive campus culture by participating on curriculum and system task forces, supporting local campus events, such as orientation and graduation, and participating in various professional development workshops and program-based meetings.    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   * Minimum of a Master’s degree from a regionally-accredited university in a field related to the courses to be taught; Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred * Current licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant through the appropriate licensing agency in the state in which the PTA program resides * Minimum of three years of full-time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical practice in physical therapy. * Minimum of two years of experience as a center coordinator of clinical education (CCCE) and/or clinical instructor (CI), OR equivalent experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapist assistant or physical therapist program * Experience in a variety of areas of teaching (e.g. academic, clinical, continuing education, in-service), preferably at the post-secondary or college level * Membership in the American Physical Therapy Association preferred * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations * Outstanding conflict resolution skills * Time management and detail-oriented administrative skills * Computer-based skills, including proficiency with email, the Internet, and Microsoft Office * Works effectively under pressure to meet frequently occurring deadlines * Develops a professional rapport with diverse school/campus constituents * Develops and completes projects without continued direct supervision * Learns from students’ participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual   WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.   South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures, and perspectives can thrive.

POSITION SUMMARY:   The Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) is a member of the faculty (rank commensurate with experience) who is responsible for the development and maintenance of clinical externship sites. The ACCE designs and evaluates clinical education coursework and manages the externship experience, including student placement and supervision at affiliated clinical education centers. The ACCE assists the Program Director with program administrative and governance duties, facilitates meaningful learning of course competencies, and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment.   KEY JOB ELEMENTS: Teaching: 1. Performs instructional duties as outlined in the faculty job description and in accordance with the provisions of the Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook. 2. Develops, implements, and evaluates physical therapist assistant (PTA) curriculum in collaboration with other PTA faculty on-campus and across campuses. 3. Teaches 8 classes per academic year or the equivalent. 4. Promotes student success by showing flexibility in teaching style and work schedule, as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and engaging students in the learning process. 5. Relates professional, life, and industry experience to learning by the continuation of professional and technical skills development, the introduction of industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of professional and industry trends and opportunities. 6. Complies with federal, state, and accrediting body standards and regulations, as well as adhering to all university policies and procedures.   Faculty Service/ Administration:   1. Establishes and coordinates all student externships through clinical sites, as well as serves as liaison between the PTA program and the clinical education centers, responsible for the implementation of clinical center selection and fosters development of clinical programs and faculty. 2. Assists Program Director in the administration of the PTA program, including student and administrative file maintenance, student registration and advisement, and student, campus, and community relations. 3. Participates in the governance and short- and long-term planning of the program and the university. 4. Fulfills all administrative, instructional, and clinical responsibilities to prepare and graduate competent, entry-level physical therapist assistants who work under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. 5. Fulfills other responsibilities as determined by the Program Director.  Faculty Development Activities: 1. Participates in annual faculty development as required by the university and to maintain state licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant. 2. Contributes to a positive campus culture by participating on curriculum and system task forces, supporting local campus events, such as orientation and graduation, and participating in various professional development workshops and program-based meetings.    JOB REQUIREMENTS:   * Minimum of a Master’s degree from a regionally-accredited university in a field related to the courses to be taught; Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred * Current licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant through the appropriate licensing agency in the state in which the PTA program resides * Minimum of three years of full-time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical practice in physical therapy. * Minimum of two years of experience as a center coordinator of clinical education (CCCE) and/or clinical instructor (CI), OR equivalent experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapist assistant or physical therapist program * Experience in a variety of areas of teaching (e.g. academic, clinical, continuing education, in-service), preferably at the post-secondary or college level * Membership in the American Physical Therapy Association preferred * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations * Outstanding conflict resolution skills * Time management and detail-oriented administrative skills * Computer-based skills, including proficiency with email, the Internet, and Microsoft Office * Works effectively under pressure to meet frequently occurring deadlines * Develops a professional rapport with diverse school/campus constituents * Develops and completes projects without continued direct supervision * Learns from students’ participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual   Work Environment:   The individual must be able to regularly travel in the local area and occasionally travel out of the local area to visit potential and affiliated clinical externship sites.  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email, video conference and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.   South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures, and perspectives can thrive.