Faculty Position/Director of Clinical Education, Hybrid Distance Learning DPT Program, Department of Physical Therapy, Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University

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 Job Details

• The Department of Physical Therapy at Thomas Jefferson University invites applications for the position of Director of Clinical Education (DCE) for its Hybrid Distance Learning Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. This distance learning program will operate within the Department of Physical Therapy alongside the department’s well-established residential DPT program.
• This is an exciting opportunity to have a central leadership role in the development of the clinical education program.

The DCE will serve as a core faculty leader responsible for the design, implementation, assessment, and continuous improvement of the program's clinical education curriculum. This position is central to expanding a clinical education infrastructure for the new hybrid program that is student-centered, responsive to community health needs, and aligned with contemporary physical therapist practice.

The successful candidate will be an experienced physical therapist educator and relationship-builder who can cultivate strong clinical partnerships, support clinical instructors and site coordinators, guide students through clinical readiness and progression, and contribute to accreditation, program assessment, teaching, scholarship, and service. The DCE will work collaboratively with the program director, program faculty, and the residential DPT clinical education team and clinical partners, to coordinate all integrated and full-time clinical education experiences, ensuring alignment between clinical learning, didactic coursework, and program outcomes.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience teaching in a distance learning environment; however, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

This is a remote position that requires travel to the Philadelphia campus approximately two to four times per trimester for scheduled student and faculty activities.

Clinical Education Leadership and Responsibilities

Clinical Education Program Management

Lead the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of integrated and full-time clinical education experiences within the hybrid distance learning DPT program.

Develop and maintain a diverse national network of clinical education sites across practice settings, including orthopedic, neurologic, acute care, pediatric, rural, and veteran-serving environments.

Build and sustain collaborative relationships with clinical instructors, site coordinators of clinical education (SCCEs), and healthcare partners.

Coordinate student clinical assignments and orient students to expectations, professional behaviors, and assessment processes.

Monitor and support student performance before, during, and after clinical experiences.

Compliance and Accreditation

Contribute to CAPTE accreditation activities, including self-studies, annual reports, and program assessment initiatives related to clinical education.

Collaborate with the Program Director, DPT faculty, and Directors of Clinical Education within the residential DPT program to develop and implement clinical education policies, readiness standards, and assessment systems.

Work with program and college experiential learning personnel to oversee systems that track student compliance requirements, including immunizations, background checks, drug screenings, HIPAA/OSHA training, and site-specific requirements.

Teaching, Scholarship, and Service

As a core faculty member, the DCE will contribute to teaching, scholarship, service, and faculty governance within the DPT program and the Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences.

Teaching

Teach or co-teach courses within the hybrid distance learning DPT curriculum based on expertise and program needs.

Contribute to learning experiences related to clinical education, professional formation, clinical reasoning, patient management, interprofessional education, and service-learning preparation.

Scholarship

Maintain a scholarly agenda appropriate to academic rank and expectations for core faculty.

Engage in scholarship related to clinical education, student readiness, competency-based education, clinical performance assessment, interprofessional education, community-engaged learning, health equity, workforce development, professional formation, or related areas.

Service

Participate in program, college, university, professional, and community service activities, including committee work, clinical education consortia, accreditation initiatives, professional organizations, and community partnerships.

Job Description

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience with hybrid, online, or distance education preferred.

Demonstrated proficiency, or willingness to develop expertise, in online and hybrid pedagogy, instructional technology, and evidence-based teaching practices.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong organizational and project management skills.

Proficiency in database management and educational technology systems.

Preparedness to utilize EXXAT/PRISM or similar platforms to support clinical education administration.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Commitment to collaboration across healthcare disciplines and diverse organizations

Required Qualifications

Earned Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree.

Minimum of three (3) years of clinical practice experience as a physical therapist.

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration within a physical therapist education program, or two (2) years of experience as a Clinical Instructor (CI) or Site Coordinator of Clinical Education (SCCE).

Demonstrated experience in and understanding of clinical education in physical therapist education, including clinical site development, student placement, student assessment, clinical instructor support, and compliance processes.

Familiarity with CAPTE standards and accreditation expectations related to clinical education.

Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively communicate, collaborate, and build relationships with students, faculty, administrators, clinical partners, alumni, and external stakeholders.

Evidence of scholarly activity commensurate with an academic appointment.

Evidence of teaching excellence.

Demonstrated ability to support student learning, clinical performance development, professional formation, and remediation when necessary.

Current physical therapy licensure in Pennsylvania or eligibility for Pennsylvania licensure.

Ability to travel to Philadelphia as required by the program curriculum and program leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

Post-professional doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, ScD, or equivalent).

Prior higher education experience in teaching, curriculum development, or administration.

Experience as a Clinical Instructor (CI) or Site Coordinator of Clinical Education (SCCE).

APTA Clinical Instructor Certification.

ABPTS board certification, residency, or fellowship training.

Experience with CAPTE accreditation processes and student remediation.

The Department of Physical Therapy resides within the Jefferson College of Rehabilitation Sciences which brings together occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, athletic training, and exercise science. The college advances education, research, clinical practice, and community engagement through an interdisciplinary rehabilitation sciences environment.

The Department offers physical therapy education through several pathways including a 3+3 exercise science to DPT track, a longstanding traditional in person program which has a national reputation for excellence in physical therapy education, and this new accelerated hybrid distance learning program.

This is a full–time, 12-month academic and administrative appointment. Faculty rank and track will be determined based on the successful