Clinical Coordinator-PTA Instructor

Job Responsibilities

Job Purpose:

Faculty members in the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program are responsible to the PTA Program Director and to the Dean, Division of Health Sciences. PTA faculty members are responsible for the delivery of quality instruction (including overseeing Clinical Education components of the Program) and management of students enrolled in the PTA Program. Responsibilities occur in the area of instructional development, teaching performance, student advisement, professional development, college and community service and instructional management.

Job Duties

INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Work with members of the PTA Program, Director, other faculty members, and the PTA Advisory Committee to plan for new and existing programs and courses.
• Assist in the development of the PTA curricula for students in the PTA Program.
• Evaluate courses within the PTA Program.
• Assist in the development and refinement of curricula of PTA courses.
  
  

TEACHING PERFORMANCE

• Teach courses as assigned and in accordance with the established syllabi.
• Provide high quality instruction for students in the PTA Program and in the Health Sciences Division using varied instructional delivery techniques.
• Work with PTA faculty members to oversee Clinical Education components of the PTA curriculum.
• Evaluate the accomplishments of students on a regular basis.
• Participate in the Faculty Performance Management System.
• Achieve at least 3.5 on student evaluations and satisfactory peer/supervisory evaluations.
  
  

STUDENT ADVISEMENT

• Advise and maintain records of assigned student advisees in accordance with Division policies and procedures.
• Provide effective academic advisement for students enrolled on the PTA Program.
• Maintain office hours as required and needed by students, faculty and advisees.
• Work with Student Services Division in the selection, recruitment, admission and retention of students and cooperate with this Division to utilize counseling services.
  
  

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Represent the Division and College by participating in community and professional activities.
• Participate in professional continuing education opportunities and professional meetings.
• Maintain a current awareness of educational innovations and trends appropriate to PTA education.
• Maintain professional licensure as per the requirements of the State of South Carolina.
  
  

COLLEGE AND/OR COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Assists PTA Program Director in activities related to compliance with Program specific accreditation criteria including the requirements of the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• Actively participate in activities to select, recruit, admit and retain students.
• Maintain contacts with appropriate professional and community organizations/individuals in the College service area.
• Serve actively on College committees.
• Participate in Division meetings as assigned.
• Participate in marketing activities for the PTA Program.
• Work cooperatively with other Division faculty members and College departments to meet the educational needs of students.
  
  

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Maintain proper control and effective use of all physical facilities and supplies within the College.
• Prepare reports in cooperation with Division Dean for input into planning/reporting system.
• Insure communication of policies, procedures and campus information to all students.
• Develop and administer student regulations within the Program and Division in a fair and equitable manner.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Division Dean and Program Director.
  
  

Minimum And Additional Requirements

Required (bachelor's degree or Higher in Physical Therapy or Clinical Doctorate Degree preferred), three (3) to five (5) years clinical experience in therapeutic, exercise, orthopedics or geriatrics with teaching experience in the classroom or clinical setting required. Must be a licensed PT or licensed eligible in South Carolina. Neurology background and ACCE experience is preferred.

Additional Comments

The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina’s Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation, genetic information, genetic identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.