Coordinator Of Clinical Education, Physical Therapist Assistant Program

About North Shore Community College:

North Shore Community College is a diverse, caring, inclusive community that inspires our students to become engaged citizens and to achieve their personal, academic, and career goals through accessible, affordable, rigorous educational opportunities that are aligned with our region's workforce needs and will prepare them for life in a changing world. NSCC is one of 15 Massachusetts community colleges, which serves the 26 cities and towns north of Boston. Since its founding in 1965, NSCC has grown from a single leased building to an urban campus in downtown Lynn and a suburban campus in Danvers, and from five to 80 academic programs of study. Nearly 50,000 students have graduated from NSCC. The college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

Job Description:

Coordinator of Clinical Education, Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Division of Health Professions

9 month faculty position with coordinator responsibilities

MCCC Unit Position

SALARY: Anticipated starting salary is $53,250.00 - $71,000.00. Actual salary will be commensurate with education and experience in accordance with the MCCC/MTA collective bargaining agreement. Full time benefited employees at North Shore Community College are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Click HERE for a highlight of these benefits.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

This full-time Professional Staff member will be responsible for coordinating clinical education for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program under the guidance of the Program Chair and the Dean of Health Professions. Responsible for the organization, administration, continuous review, development and planning, and general effectiveness of the clinical component of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program, as well as teaching assigned courses within the program that are directly related to students' performance in clinical.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

MCCC faculty member will be responsible for coordinating clinical education for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program under the guidance of the Program Chair and the Dean of Health Professions. Responsible for the organization, administration, continuous review, development and planning, and general effectiveness of the clinical component of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program, as well as teaching assigned courses within the program that are directly related to students' performance in clinical.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Program Chair in assuring that the Physical Therapist Assistant Program meets standards established by the college and the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) by planning, implementing, and continuously evaluating program outcomes.

• Establishes, maintains, and manages the clinical sites to ensure that students are offered the variety of experiences necessary to achieve programmatic goals.

• Initiates and maintains current contracts with all clinical facilities.

• Maintains attendance, academic, and other records and submits information and reports to the Program Chair in a timely manner as required by the College, and/or CAPTE.

• Assists in the development of the Physical Therapist Assistant curriculum, course content and the selections of textbooks, library materials and equipment/supplies to facilitate learning.

• Assists in the developing departmental budget, prioritizing expenditures, and maintaining inventory of existing equipment/supplies.

• Takes an active interest in and incorporates simulation education into didactic and clinical teaching.

• Participates in all college meetings including department meetings as outlined by the collective bargaining agreement.

• In the event of the Program Director's temporary absence, fulfill the core responsibilities of the Program Director as defined by CAPTE for accredited PTA Programs.

• Promotes the College's mission, goals, and objectives and performs all other duties as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements:

• An earned Bachelor of Science degree required.

• A valid license as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in order to practice as Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).

• An American Physical Therapy Association credentialed Clinical Instructor Certification.

• A minimum of five years of work experience as a licensed PT/PTA minimum of two years' experience teaching in an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program. A minimum of three years of experience coordinating aspects of clinical education for PTA students in an accredited CAPTE program.

• A demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnical background of student in the community college.

• Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or National background check as a condition of employment.

Additional Information:

North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in it programs and activities as required by Title IX or the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Action of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquires or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, Nick Royal, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination or the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. North Shore Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website by clicking here.

Application Instructions:

Submit cover letter and resume. Applicants selected for an interview will need to provide unofficial transcripts or foreign degree evaluations and the name, address, email and telephone number of at least three current professional references to Human Resources before the interview takes place.