PTA Program Director and Clinical Coordinator
PTA Program Director and Clinical Coordinator
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Job Description
Why work for Nebraska Methodist College:
Nebraska Methodist College located in Omaha Nebraska is an accredited private notforprofit nursing and healthcare college. Its where students live with meaning and discover what they want to give back to the world while thriving in a closeknit caring community established in 1891. With an enrollment of over 1100 students NMC is small enough to truly care about each student and large enough to provide outstanding undergraduate graduate and certificate programs in nursing and allied health.
NMC students experience a holistic culture of caring while mastering the art and science of healthcare. They gain the skills and experience needed to become outstanding contributors to society through servicelearning experiences communitybased education and leadership development integrated throughout the curriculum.
OUR MISSION
As a health professions institution we provide educational experiences for the development of individuals in order that they may positively influence the health and wellbeing of the community.
We encourage applications from qualified individuals representing all backgrounds who identify with our mission. Candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with Nebraska Methodist College at joining Nebraska Methodist College you become part of a larger community. With Nebraska Methodist Health System we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. Its helping families grow by making each delivery special conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch going above and beyond for a patients needs or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.
Job Summary:
Location: Nebraska Methodist CollegeAddress: 720 N. 87th St. Omaha NE
The Program Director/Clinical Coordinator at Nebraska Methodist College provides strategic oversight and leadership for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program while also serving as the Academic Clinical Coordination Educator. This dual role ensures the continued excellence innovation and growth of the PTA program.
Strategic Vision and Collaboration
In this dual role the Program Director/Clinical Coordinator of the PTA program ensures the integration of academic and clinical education to align with evolving healthcare trends technological advancements and best practices in patient care. This includes fostering interdisciplinary collaboration within rehabilitation sciences promoting interprofessional education and addressing workforce demands in physical therapy.
The individual also leads efforts to maintain CAPTE accreditation ensuring compliance with accreditation standards through curriculum development faculty support and clinical site partnerships. Through strategic planning resource management and faculty mentorship the Program Director and Clinical Coordinator sustain a highquality educational experience that prepares PTA graduates for successful patientcentered careers in diverse healthcare settings.
As a 12month administrative appointment this role reports to the Dean of Health Professions supporting Nebraska Methodist Colleges mission to educate and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing excellence in therapy education.
Education & Licensure:
Holds an active unencumbered Physical Therapist (PT) license in any U.S. jurisdiction.
A minimum of a masters degree in Physical Therapy.
Responsibilities:
Essential Functions
Clear formulation of learning objectives/outcomes demonstration by thorough course planning and thorough preparation for individual classroom laboratory and/or clinical sessions.
Systematic assessment of student learning.
Course revision as needed to increase effectiveness.
Assist in data collection for annual reports and accreditation requirements.
Participates in scholarship in work that is well expressed innovative comprehensive and visible and appropriate to rank in accordance with the Boyer Model of Scholarship.
Schedule:
Mon Fri normal business hours.
Job Description:
Job Requirements
Education
Masters degree in Physical Therapy required.
Professional development or education in:
Educational theory and methodology
Instructional design
Student evaluation and outcome assessment
Experience
A minimum of five years (or equivalent) of fulltime postlicensure professional experience including at least three years of fulltime clinical experience required.
Experience in classroom lab or clinical teaching required.
Experience in administration management and leadership including clinicbased roles required.
Demonstrated experience in student learning teaching excellence and curriculum development required.
Experience securing clinical sites monitoring contracts and creating clinical schedules for the PTA Program required.
License/Certifications
Physical Therapist (PT) license required.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Skills in communicating with students faculty and staff.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Strong communicator with customer service skills.
Exceptional teambuilding collaboration and communication skills.
Effective oral and written communication human relations and organizational skills.
Extensive knowledge of undergraduate education and clinical requirements.
Ability to facilitate classroom instruction conferences and meetings.
Ability to hire assign and evaluate adjunct instructors.
Ability to relate subject to other areas of knowledge.
Proficient in software applications including but not limited to MS Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint and Teams.
Proficiency in database applications for file management communication and maintaining confidentiality.
Physical Requirements
Weight Demands
Light Work Exerting up to 20 pounds of force.
NOTE: Faculty who work with students completing clinical assignments will be required to meet Medium Work standardsexerting up to 50 pounds of force.
Physical Activity
Not necessary for the position 01:
Climbing
Crawling
Kneeling
Occasionally Performed 133:
Balancing
Carrying
Crouching
Distinguish colors
Grasping
Lifting
Standing
Stooping/bending
Twisting
Walking
Frequently Performed 3466:
Keyboarding/typing
Pulling/Pushing
Reaching
Repetitive Motions
Sitting
Speaking/talking
Constantly Performed 67100:
Hearing
Seeing/Visual
Job Hazards
Not Related:
Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) (BBF)
Chemical agents (Toxic Corrosive Flammable Latex)
Equipment/Machinery/Tools
Explosives (pressurized gas)
Electrical Shock/Static
Hazardous (exposure risks personal protective equipment required)
Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
Physical hazards (noise temperature lighting wet floors outdoors sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
Radiation Alpha Beta and Gamma (particles such as Xray Cat Scan Gamma Knife etc.
About Methodist:
Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa more than 30 clinic locations a nursing and allied health college and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891 service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance health education outreach to our diverse communities and populations and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.
Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex age national origin disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other classification protected by Federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
