Director of Clinical Education
Marshall University School of Physical Therapy, Lakeland, Florida, United States, 33809
Overview
Florida Southern College (FSC) invites applications for the position of Director of Clinical Education (DCE) in the School of Physical Therapy. This is a 12-month tenure-earning position at the assistant or associate rank, to begin immediately, in the CAPTE-accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program located at FSC in Lakeland, Florida. The DCE collaborates closely with the Assistant Director of Clinical Education (ADCE) to oversee the design, coordination, implementation, and assessment of the clinical education curriculum. In addition to administrative and leadership responsibilities related to clinical education, the DCE is expected to teach within the DPT curriculum, with preference given to candidates who can contribute to acute care–related coursework. https://portal.flsouthern.edu/ICS/Employment_App/ The successful candidate will possess the leadership, managerial, organizational, and communication skills necessary to lead the clinical education component of the curriculum. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Responsibilities
Providing strategic leadership and oversight of the clinical education program in compliance with all CAPTE standards
Collaborating with and supervising the ADCE, including appropriate delegation of operational responsibilities
Developing, implementing, and refining clinical education policies and procedures
Cultivating, maintaining, and expanding strong clinical site partnerships
Coordinating student clinical placements and monitoring student performance and progression in clinical education
Ensuring effective communication and collaboration among students, clinical faculty, academic faculty, program director, staff and administration
Participating in program assessment, accreditation activities, and continuous quality improvement
Teaching in the DPT curriculum as assigned, with preference for instruction in acute care or related practice areas
Engaging in service, scholarship, and teaching activities consistent with the program and college
Research activities are expected to meet CAPTE scholarship requirements and demonstrate evidence-based inquiry related to physical therapy or the candidate’s area of expertise.
Education and Training
Possess an entry-level physical therapy degree from a CAPTE-accredited institution
Hold a DPT degree from a regionally-accredited institution and/or an advanced doctoral degree (preferred)
Have a current license to practice as a PT in any U.S. jurisdiction and be eligible for licensure in Florida
Have a minimum of three years full-time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical practice
Have a minimum of two years of clinical practice as a site coordinator of clinical education (SCCE) and/or CI or two years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a PT program.
Demonstrate the ability to teach effectively in a DPT curriculum; experience in acute care practice and/or instruction is preferred
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Florida Southern College (FSC) invites applications for the position of Director of Clinical Education (DCE) in the School of Physical Therapy. This is a 12-month tenure-earning position at the assistant or associate rank, to begin immediately, in the CAPTE-accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program located at FSC in Lakeland, Florida. The DCE collaborates closely with the Assistant Director of Clinical Education (ADCE) to oversee the design, coordination, implementation, and assessment of the clinical education curriculum. In addition to administrative and leadership responsibilities related to clinical education, the DCE is expected to teach within the DPT curriculum, with preference given to candidates who can contribute to acute care–related coursework. https://portal.flsouthern.edu/ICS/Employment_App/ The successful candidate will possess the leadership, managerial, organizational, and communication skills necessary to lead the clinical education component of the curriculum. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Responsibilities
Providing strategic leadership and oversight of the clinical education program in compliance with all CAPTE standards
Collaborating with and supervising the ADCE, including appropriate delegation of operational responsibilities
Developing, implementing, and refining clinical education policies and procedures
Cultivating, maintaining, and expanding strong clinical site partnerships
Coordinating student clinical placements and monitoring student performance and progression in clinical education
Ensuring effective communication and collaboration among students, clinical faculty, academic faculty, program director, staff and administration
Participating in program assessment, accreditation activities, and continuous quality improvement
Teaching in the DPT curriculum as assigned, with preference for instruction in acute care or related practice areas
Engaging in service, scholarship, and teaching activities consistent with the program and college
Research activities are expected to meet CAPTE scholarship requirements and demonstrate evidence-based inquiry related to physical therapy or the candidate’s area of expertise.
Education and Training
Possess an entry-level physical therapy degree from a CAPTE-accredited institution
Hold a DPT degree from a regionally-accredited institution and/or an advanced doctoral degree (preferred)
Have a current license to practice as a PT in any U.S. jurisdiction and be eligible for licensure in Florida
Have a minimum of three years full-time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical practice
Have a minimum of two years of clinical practice as a site coordinator of clinical education (SCCE) and/or CI or two years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a PT program.
Demonstrate the ability to teach effectively in a DPT curriculum; experience in acute care practice and/or instruction is preferred
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