Director Clinical Education RT

Overview:

The Director Clinical Education, Respiratory Therapy oversees the coordination and availability of clinical placement sites to ensure high-quality experiential learning for students. This role is responsible for preparing students for clinical assignments through instructional support, lab practice, and classroom education, as well as managing required pre-placement processes such as scheduling, physicals, background checks, and drug testing to meet clinical site requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, implement, evaluate, and document clinical education experiences in alignment with approved curriculum and program outcomes

• Enforce and drive clinical education objectives that support student competency development and learning expectations

• Coordinate clinical education activities to align with didactic instruction and program scheduling needs

• Evaluate clinical education sites to confirm appropriate learning environments and instructional resources

• Conduct and document regular clinical site visits to assess student progress and achievement of clinical objectives

• Support quality assurance activities including data collection, reporting, program review, and advisory committee participation

• Establish and maintain clinical affiliation agreements that meet institutional, regulatory, and program requirements

• Supervise clinical education activities to ensure consistent application of program policies and procedures

• Monitor and verify student compliance with health, background, and regulatory requirements prior to clinical placement

• Oversee clinical instruction and supervision to ensure students meet program completion and licensure readiness requirements

• Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics

• Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy and a Bachelor's degree in any field (required)

• Minimum of four (4) years experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, with two (2) years in clinical respiratory care and two (2) years as a faculty member or clinical preceptor in an accredited respiratory therapy program

• Direct and specialized knowledge in the area of instruction (required)

• Experience with education students in a clinical setting (preferred)

• Expertise in the area of assignment that demonstrates the skills needed to provide instruction

• Build rapport with students, clinical partners, and colleagues, fostering a positive learning environment

• Flexibility to stay current with industry advancements and incorporate new knowledge into teaching practices

• Competence in evaluating student performance and providing constructive feedback

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective instruction and interaction with students and colleagues

• Commitment to ongoing learning and participation in professional growth opportunities

• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, problem-solving, and counseling skills

• Proficiency in curriculum development, teaching methodology, supervision, instruction, evaluation, and guidance

• Create new and better ways for the organization to succeed

• Develop people to achieve their goals and support organizational success

• Navigate complex policies, processes, and organizational dynamics with ease

• Operate effectively in uncertainty and ambiguity

• Work independently, escalating complex or high-impact issues

• Drive innovation to improve organizational success

• Develop others to achieve individual and organizational goals

• Navigate complex organizational dynamics with confidence

• Perform effectively amid uncertainty and ambiguity

• Able and willing to:

  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason
  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
  • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility

• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously

• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position

• Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

• Frequently (80% or more of workday)

  • Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision)
  • Communicate with students and provide direct instruction

• Occasionally (up to 50% of workday)

  • Use fine motor skills to operate personal computers, manual and electrical equipment, as well as various diagnostic or procedure equipment

• Rarely (less than 20% of workday)

  • Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with the assistance of mechanical interventions, students, or other employees
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to provide instruction in labs and demonstrate procedures

• Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises.

• This position is designated as On Campus or On site; Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures.

• Overnight and/or Local travel required (up to 10%)