Eastern Washington University is hiring a Program Specialist 2 - Physical Therapy. The role involves planning, coordinating, developing, communicating, and overseeing specialized programs within the Clinical Education Program of the Department of Physical Therapy, while acting as a liaison and assisting the Director of Clinical Education. The specialist provides comprehensive support to approximately 120 Doctor of Physical Therapy students, manages program compliance, maintains large databases, and interacts regularly with faculty, students, clinical sites, and other stakeholders.
Highlights
Manage and oversee Clinical Education (CE) Program operations and compliance, including affiliation agreements for over 300 clinical sites.
Maintain and audit large databases containing clinical site, student demographic, placement, and compliance information.
Advise students on program requirements, document compliance, and facilitate onboarding to clinical sites.
Prepare and update CE Program policies, handbooks, and coordinate the APTA Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program courses.
Provide administrative support to the Operations Manager, including budget and staffing assistance and coordinating travel for site visits.
Required skills include managing large databases, organizational and time management skills, effective written and verbal communication, and independent decision-making.
Qualifications require at least two years of administrative or managerial experience and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Preferred qualifications include experience in health sciences education, familiarity with clinical site contracts and compliance, and knowledge of learning management systems and rehabilitation settings.
The salary range is $45,912 to $52,896 based on qualifications, with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement, paid leave, tuition waivers, and campus amenities.
Interacts regularly with EWU DPT faculty, students, the Director of Clinical Education, Site Coordinators of Clinical Education, Clinical Instructors, and clinical site contract administrators.
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