PTA Program – Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education

PTA – Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education

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South College invites applications for the position of Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) for the Physical Therapy Assistant program at the South College Atlanta campus. We are searching for a team-oriented individual with excellent communication and organization skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation:

• Atlanta Metropolitan Area: $32,327.00 – $48,421.00 (4 days ago)
• Atlanta, GA: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 (4 days ago)

• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) – with Employer Contribution

• Hold a faculty (academic or clinical) appointment and fulfill administrative, academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the program’s mission.
• Demonstrate competence in clinical education, teaching, and curriculum development.
• Plan, coordinate, facilitate, administer, and monitor activities on behalf of the academic program in coordination with academic and clinical faculty.
• Serve as a liaison between the physical therapy program and clinical education sites.
• In cooperation with faculty, establish and evaluate clinical education site and facility standards, and facilitate ongoing development of sites and clinical faculty.

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant or physical therapist program.
• Earned associate degree as a physical therapist assistant or professional degree as a physical therapist.
• Licensed/registered/certified or eligible for licensure in the state of employment.
• Minimum of 3 years of full‑time post‑licensure clinical practice as a PTA or PT.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical practice as a Clinical Coordinator of Clinical Education (CCCE) and/or Clinical Instructor (CI) or equivalent teaching, curriculum development, and administration experience in a PT or PTA program.
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, problem‑solving, and counseling skills.
• Current knowledge and proficiency with computer technologies (e.g., word processing, e‑mail, databases) or a proven ability to learn them.
• Ability to work with students with special needs in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting clinical education and the profession of physical therapy.
• Ability to meet faculty requirements as outlined by the Accreditation of Physical Therapist Assistant Programs per CAPTE.
• Member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Ability to initiate, administer, assess, and document clinical education programs.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.
• Travel as needed.

• Prior teaching experience in a PTA/PT program or equivalent coursework.
• Earned bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled in or planning to pursue undergraduate studies.
• Knowledge of education, management, and adult learning theories and principles.
• Active clinical practice, especially relevant to clinical education.
• Active involvement in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels.
• Earned status as an APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Education and Training

Higher Education