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Physical Therapist Assistant Director of Clinical Education - On Site in Kansas City, MOThe Director of Clinical Education (DCE) for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program holds a faculty appointment with administrative, academic, and clinical responsibilities. This role involves coordinating clinical education, securing and maintaining clinical partnerships, preparing students for clinical experiences, and ensuring compliance with accreditation and institutional requirements. The DCE works closely with students, faculty, and clinical partners to enhance learning and professional development. In addition to joining an organization with an outstanding mission, Concorde is happy to provide the following Benefits You'll Love -Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family offered at UTI and Concorde campusesPaid Time Off: Competitive paid time off programs for employees (Vacation, Sick, Flexible)Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 daysPaid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new babyCompetitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependentsPet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCAHealth Plan Enrollment: Eligibility starts first of the month following completing one full month of employmentPrincipal Accountabilities & DeliverablesAble to initiate, administer, assess, and document clinical education programsSecure new clinical affiliation agreements (contracts) as required by the programMaintain affiliation agreements and ensure timely renewals of expiring contractsDevelop, monitor, and refine the clinical education component of the curriculumDevelop, implement, and assess clinical education programsEstablish and maintain clinical affiliation agreementsCoordinate clinical placements and ensure students meet site requirementsMonitor and evaluate clinical site effectiveness and student performanceSupport student success through advising, mentoring, and problem-solvingConduct site visits and provide ongoing communication with clinical partnersTrain and support clinical instructors and preceptorsMaintain compliance with accreditation and institutional requirementsAssist with faculty development, program assessments, and accreditation reportsParticipate in community outreach and professional organizationsServe as an instructor in didactic/lab courses as assignedAssume Program Director responsibilities in their absenceEstablish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metricsRecognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievementsOther duties as assignedLicenses / CertificationsUnencumbered PT license or PTA license in the state where instruction occurs (required)Education / ExperienceMinimum of four (4) years of related clinical work experience as a PT/PTA (required)Minimum of two (2) years of clinical practice experience that includes experience as a CCCE or CI in physical therapy, or a minimum of two (2) years of experience in teaching, curriculum development and administration in a PT or PTA program (CAPTE) (required)Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal and practice issues affecting clinical education students, and the profession of physical therapySkillsAnalyze and improve clinical education processes based on data and feedbackEffective problem-solving and critical-thinkingProficient in counseling and guidanceAbilitiesSupport and mentor students in diverse clinical settingsAdapt to evolving clinical education requirements and industry standardsStandard AbilitiesAble and willing to:Communicate, think, learn, and reasonUse computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasksSafely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locationsDemonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibilityAbility to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretionAbility to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneouslyAbility to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the positionAbility to foster long-term relationships with stakeholdersWork EnvironmentWork is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.This position is designated as On Campus or On site; Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures.Overnight and/or Local travel required (10%)#IND1