Clinical Education Coordinator-Physical Therapist Assistant (On-Site)
Rasmussen University
Hennepin/Anoka, MN

This fully on-site, Clinical Education Coordinator/Faculty for the School of Health Sciences Physical Therapy Assistant program reports to the PTA Program Director. The Clinical Education Coordinator/Faculty is primarily responsible for managing the assigned Health Sciences program’s clinical experiences and teaching courses in a variety of modalities while promoting and supporting the vision and mission of Rasmussen University.

Minimum expectations for the Clinical Coordinators include focus on the following areas:

• Clinical Education Site Planning, Implementation, and Assessment
• Programmatic & Academic Support
• Programmatic & Academic Student Success
• Teaching Effectiveness: Professionalism, Use of Technology, and Content Expertise
• Student Outreach and Support
• Service to University & Community: Presence on Campus and Attendance at Meetings and Campus/Community Events
• Professional Development and In-service

Responsibilities:

The essential functions of the position include, but are not limited to the following tasks, duties, and responsibilities consistent with the role of clinical coordinator. The employee is expected to perform all other duties as requested, directed, and/or assigned.

Teaching and Programmatic Workload Consists of 5 work units:

• Clinical Education Coordinators/Faculty will have 1 to 2 clinical coordination work units.
• Clinical Education Coordinators/Faculty will teach 3 to 4 work units.

Responsibilities Include:

Clinical Site Planning, Implementation, and Assessment

The responsibility of the Clinical Education Coordinator/Faculty – SOHS is for coordinating and managing the efforts of the designated Health Sciences program’s clinical sites in the education and preparation of students for clinical experiences.

• Identify, develop, obtain affiliation agreements, and maintain clinical sites.
• Develop, monitor, and refine the clinical practicum component of the curriculum.
• Coordinate assignment of students to clinical sites and facilitate quality learning experiences for students during clinical education.
• Evaluate students’ performance, in cooperation with other faculty, to determine their ability to integrate didactic and clinical learning experiences and to progress within the curriculum.
• Educate students, clinical and academic faculty about clinical education.
• Select clinical learning environments that demonstrate characteristics of sound patient/client management, ethical and professional behavior, and currency with program
• Provide documented records and assessment of the clinical education component (includes but not limited to clinical education sites, clinical educators, placements, evaluations, monitoring student progress, etc.).
• Actively engage core faculty clinical practicum education planning, implementation, and assessment.

Programmatic & Academic Support

• Assists Academic Deans, Programmatic Leadership, and programmatic faculty in planning, implementing and evaluating the curricula.
• Actively represents Rasmussen University to students, professional organizations, partners, and other relevant constituencies within the communities.
• Participates in strategic planning and implementation of programmatic activities and events, especially as related to academic matters; reviews and supports academic policies.
• Attend Teaching Development and Development in Discipline programs in addition to maintaining required professional credentials.
• Participate in community and professional events as designated by the Academic Dean.
• Establish regular communication with Career Services, Admissions, and Student Advisors to answer programmatic questions, discuss retention and placement outcomes, and discuss potential, current, graduate students and maintain documentation of these meetings.
• Maintain all student programmatic practicum files and ensure proper documentation is collected.
• Review, maintain, and enforce the immunization programmatic policy requirements.
• Participate in the program evaluation process.
• Support attainment of programmatic start, retention, and placement goals.
• Participate in programmatic licensing and accreditation process.
• Develop networks, collaborations, and partnerships to enhance Rasmussen’s influence within the academic community and support programmatic outcomes.
• Provide safe learning environment by maintaining the requirements of the Rasmussen Safety Manual and maintaining lab equipment, if applicable.

Programmatic & Academic Student Success

• Provide academic advising and counseling to students.
• Respond in a timely and appropriate manner to all student, faculty, and leadership requests for information and/or guidance.
• Support University, community, and national partnerships that foster educational goals and programmatic outcomes.
• Collaborate with faculty and student support personnel (i.e., Career Services, Admissions, Student Affairs, Student Finance) to assure delivery of superior student service.
• Support student success through timely and consistent feedback, promotion of academic resources and the availability of tutoring/open lab sessions as needed.

Teaching Effectiveness: Professionalism, Use of Technology, and Content Expertise

• Use of effective teaching strategies and multiple teaching techniques; teaching and modeling appropriate level learning skills and creating an environment conducive to
• Create high levels of student engagement through activities, community building, and student-centered
• Clarity, relevance, and connection of class session objectives to course performance
• Maintain an organized classroom and efficient use of class
• Demonstrate mastery and ability to articulate and relate to subject matter
• Appropriate behavior, language, demeanor, and dress will be exhibited at all times
• Adhere to faculty teaching expectations. (see Instructor job description for full details).

Student Outreach and Support

• Faculty are responsible for creating a physical and/or virtual presence in support of campus and online students in collaboration with their Dean.
• Student support and outreach that supports the success of students is accomplished through faculty availability to students in all courses through synchronous or asynchronous communication and meetings to help students achieve the learning objectives for their course(s).
  • Faculty are required to respond to student phone calls and emails within 48 hours.
• Additional student outreach as needed and as designated by the Program Director.

Service to University & Community: Campus Presence, Meetings and Community Events

• Faculty are responsible for playing an integral role in the development and implementation of curriculum for their area of expertise.
• All faculty will submit a quarterly schedule to their Dean listing all contact information and days/hours on campus days/hours committed for classroom teaching, and days/hours slated for remote work.
• Faculty will attend campus meetings, faculty meetings, and other meetings as designated by the Dean. This includes Graduation, community events, programmatic meetings and committee work as agreed upon and or designated by the Dean.

Reporting Relationships:

The Clinical Education Coordinator/Faculty reports to the Program Director. This role has no direct reports.

Requirements:

• Minimum of three years (or equivalent) full-time experience in the professional discipline.
• Bachelor's degree with a Physical Therapist specialization.
• Active, unencumbered Minnesota PT or PTA license
• Minimum of 3 years full-time post-licensure clinical practice
• Two years of clinical practice must include experience as a Center coordinator of Clinical Education or Clinical Instructor in physical therapy OR two years of experience in teaching, curriculum development and administration in a PT or PTA program.
• Didactic and/or clinical teaching experience.
• Clinical faculty must adhere to Rasmussen University’s policy on faculty immunizations and provide proper documentation.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with students, leadership, and peers.
• Excellent written communication and strong verbal communication skills in the English language.
• Faculty will need regular access to a computer with the following system requirements.
  • Windows XP or greater
  • Microsoft Office
  • An internet connection

About Us:

Rasmussen University is a regionally accredited private university dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through high-demand and flexible educational programs. As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferrable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 23 campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from their first credential to their last. Rasmussen is dedicated to global enrichment, serving the underserved and meeting the evolving needs of diverse students, communities and economies. Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good. For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit www.rasmussen.edu.

At Rasmussen, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed supporting and encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome our employee’s differences regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status.