Work Based Learning Coordinator- Physical Therapy Assistant
City Colleges of Chicago
- Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Functions as a liaison between clinical affiliates, PTA faculty, and administrators to ensure a high level of quality in students’ learning experience during the clinical education component of the curriculum.
- Works collaboratively with PTA faculty, the Director-Work Based Learning & Education, and clinical site administrators to provide clinical rotations that meet students’ learning objectives.
- Maintains student health records; reviews required health and safety documents, including vaccination and drug screening records, to ensure they are current and in compliance with the nursing program and clinical agency requirements.
- Facilitates clinical placements which allow students to experience the depth and breadth of practice needed to meet the requirements of entry-level practice as a PTA.
- Coordinates the gathering of agency-specific documentation (i.e. background checks, Healthcare BLS certification) necessary for student placement at clinical agency sites.
- Provide faculty with required site-specific orientation materials and schedules for faculty and/or student orientation.
- Ensures students complete clinical orientation requirements and attend clinical agency-specific orientation prior to all clinical rotations.
- Serves as a liaison between the clinical agency and PTA program to ensure orientation requirements are met.
- Maintains records of clinical placement and students’ completion of clinical requirements and compliance with the program’s curriculum requirements.
- Conducts clinical site visits to assess the appropriateness of clinical activities and students’ clinical practice experiences.
- Collects data and prepares reports on clinical sites for inclusion in accreditation, grants, and related reports.
- Evaluates current and potential clinical education sites through qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Strictly adheres to HIPPA and FERPA regulations.
- Performs administrative duties as assigned in support of the PTA Program.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Current licensure as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of IL.
- Three (3) years of industry experience.
- Clinical practice that includes experience as a site coordinator of clinical education (SCCE) or clinical instructor (CI) in physical therapy will be given preference.
- Knowledge of program accreditation standards and regulatory compliance
- Experience working with external partners
- Forward-thinking and innovative
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work within a culturally diverse environment
- Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in handling sensitive situations.
- Ability to use critical thinking to guide decision-making.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)