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Concorde Career Colleges is hiring a Director Clinical Education RT to oversee clinical placement sites and experiential learning for respiratory therapy students. The director prepares students for clinical assignments through instructional support, lab practice, and classroom education while managing the screening that clinical sites require before placement. The role also leads a clinical education team and keeps affiliation agreements and compliance records current.

Highlights

Plan, implement, and evaluate clinical education experiences aligned with the approved curriculum and program outcomes
Coordinate clinical education activities with classroom instruction and program scheduling
Evaluate clinical sites and conduct regular visits to assess student progress against clinical objectives
Establish and maintain clinical affiliation agreements that meet institutional and regulatory requirements
Verify student health, background, and drug-testing compliance before clinical placement
Support quality assurance through data collection, reporting, program review, and advisory committee participation
Build and lead a high-performing clinical education team through training, performance management, and career development
Associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy plus a Bachelor's degree in any field
Four years as a Registered Respiratory Therapist, including two in clinical respiratory care and two as faculty or clinical preceptor in an accredited program

Director Clinical Education RT Full Description

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%)

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